How to revoke freeze authority on Solana
Sanket DalviAug 20, 20263 min read
Here is how to revoke freeze authority on Solana: open a no-code revoke tool, connect your wallet, paste your token's mint address, and confirm. It takes under a minute and costs 0.05 SOL.
The why matters as much as the how. While a token's freeze authority is live, whoever holds it can freeze any holder's wallet, blocking them from selling. Revoking it is how you prove no one can do that to your buyers.
What freeze authority is, and why buyers check it
Every SPL token has a freeze authority: the one wallet allowed to freeze any account holding that token. A frozen account cannot send, receive, or burn the token until it is thawed. Only a mint that still has a freeze authority can freeze accounts at all.
That is why it is a red flag. While the freeze authority is live, the issuer can freeze a buyer's wallet so they cannot sell. On a community or meme token, that is a rug vector, and token scanners flag it. Revoking the authority removes the power for good.
There is an honest exception, though. Regulated stablecoins like USDC keep their freeze authority on purpose, so the issuer can freeze accounts tied to fraud or sanctions. For a compliance token that is a feature. For a community token it is a warning sign.
How to revoke freeze authority on Solana
There are two moments to do it: at creation, or after launch.
If you are minting the token now, turn on the revoke freeze toggle in the Solana token creator. It happens in the same transaction, at no extra cost.
If your token is already live, use the standalone Revoke Freeze Authority tool:
- Connect your wallet. Open the tool and connect the wallet that holds the freeze authority.
- Paste your token's mint address. The tool reads the current freeze authority and shows its status.
- Confirm and revoke. Approve the transaction in your wallet. It costs 0.05 SOL, and only the wallet that currently holds the authority can do it.
Once confirmed, the freeze authority is set to none, and no one can ever freeze a holder's account again.
Is revoking freeze authority reversible?
No. Setting the freeze authority to none is permanent, and there is no way to bring it back. That is the point: buyers can trust their wallets will never be frozen.
For a community token, revoke it as soon as the token is live. Keep it only if you are running a compliance token that genuinely needs to freeze accounts, and say so in public.
Freeze authority vs mint authority
A Solana token carries more than one authority, and they do different things. Each is revoked on its own.
| Authority | What it controls | Risk if left active |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze authority | Whether holder accounts can be frozen | The owner can freeze your wallet so you cannot sell |
| Mint authority | Whether new tokens can be minted | The owner can inflate the supply |
For a standard community token, revoke both. Revoking freeze stops wallet freezing; revoking mint stops inflation. See what revoking mint authority means for the other half.
How to check if a token's freeze authority is revoked
Open the token's mint address on a Solana explorer like Solscan and look at its authorities. If a freeze authority address is shown, it is still active and accounts can be frozen. If there is no freeze authority, it has been revoked.
Do this before you buy any Solana token, not just before you launch your own. A live freeze authority on a random meme coin is a reason to walk away.
Does revoking freeze authority make your token safe?
Not on its own. Revoking freeze authority removes one specific risk: wallet freezing. It does nothing about the mint authority, the liquidity, or malicious contract logic.
A token can have its freeze authority revoked and still be a rug if the mint authority is live or the liquidity is not locked. Revoke both authorities, lock the liquidity, and only then does the token start to look trustworthy.
Educational content, not financial advice. Tokenry is a self-serve, non-custodial tool, not a financial advisor. Crypto is volatile and risky - always do your own research before creating or investing in any token.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is freeze authority on a Solana token?
It is the wallet allowed to freeze any account holding the token, blocking it from being sent, received, or burned until the account is thawed.
Why should I revoke freeze authority?
While it is live, the issuer can freeze holders' wallets so they cannot sell. Revoking it removes that power and is a trust signal buyers look for.
Is revoking freeze authority reversible?
No. Setting the freeze authority to none is permanent and cannot be restored. Revoke it once you are sure, which for a community token is right at launch.
Should I revoke both mint and freeze authority?
For a normal community token, yes. Freeze authority stops wallet freezing, mint authority stops inflation. Buyers expect both to be revoked.
How much does it cost to revoke freeze authority?
On Tokenry it is 0.05 SOL after launch, or free if you revoke it at creation in the token creator. You sign from your own wallet, plus a small network fee.
Can USDC or a stablecoin freeze my account?
Yes. Regulated stablecoins like USDC keep their freeze authority on purpose, so the issuer can freeze accounts linked to fraud or sanctions. That is expected for a compliance token, not a community one.
How do I check if a token's freeze authority is revoked?
Open the token's mint on a Solana explorer like Solscan and check its authorities. If no freeze authority is listed, it has been revoked.