Creator quick start
This walks you through creating a collection using the Highlight dashboard — no code. For the SDK version of this flow, see the developer quick start.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- A wallet (MetaMask, Rainbow, or any WalletConnect-compatible provider)
- Some testnet ETH on the chain you want to deploy to (Base Sepolia is a good starting point)
- Your artwork file(s) — image, video, audio, or zip for series/generative
1. Sign in
Section titled “1. Sign in”Go to highlight.xyz and connect your wallet. You’ll sign a SIWE message — this proves wallet ownership without spending gas.
2. Create a collection
Section titled “2. Create a collection”Click Create and pick a collection type:
- Open Edition — unlimited supply of the same artwork
- Limited Edition — finite supply (same artwork)
- One of One — a single unique piece
- Series — multiple tokens, each with unique metadata
- Generative — code generates the artwork at mint time
Each type has a tailored wizard. See concepts/collections if you’re not sure which to pick.
3. Fill in the details
Section titled “3. Fill in the details”Across all types you’ll provide:
- Name & description — shown on the mint page
- Logo & featured image — used for discovery and previews
- Artwork — the image/video/zip that backs the tokens
- Royalty recipient — where secondary-sale royalties go (optional)
- Contract name & symbol — the on-chain name (e.g. “MYDROP”)
4. Configure the sale
Section titled “4. Configure the sale”Pick a sale type:
- Fixed Price — a single price throughout
- Dutch Auction — starts high, drops on a schedule (up to 5 price points)
- Ranked Auction — sealed-bid, highest bidders win
Then set:
- Price (or reserve, for ranked)
- Supply limits — per transaction, per wallet, total for this sale
- Start / end times
- Payment recipient(s) — split across multiple wallets if needed
- Access — public (anyone) or gated (see setting up gates)
- Gas sponsorship — creator pays gas for collectors (fixed price + public only)
See sale types for full details on each option.
5. Review & deploy
Section titled “5. Review & deploy”Preview everything. Deployment asks for one wallet signature. After that, the platform handles metadata uploads, contract deployment, and vector registration. You’ll watch progress live.
6. Share your mint page
Section titled “6. Share your mint page”Once the status flips to Live, you’ll get a public URL. Share it — collectors arrive, connect their wallet, and mint.
After launch
Section titled “After launch”- Dashboard management — edit name, logo, payouts, featured token, external links. See managing collections.
- Stats — total minted, revenue, collector count.
- Disable the sale — stop mints permanently (cannot easily be reversed).