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The Power of Revoking Authorities

The three SPL token authorities explained — what they control, why traders fear them, and how to permanently disable them to build trust.

⏱ 7 min read🟡 IntermediateUpdated: Jan 2026

In this guide

  1. The three SPL token authorities
  2. Why traders check these before buying
  3. How to revoke via the Workshop
  4. How to verify on DexScreener & Rugcheck

The three SPL token authorities

When you create an SPL token on Solana, three "authorities" are automatically assigned to your wallet. Each controls a different aspect of the token:

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Mint Authority — High Risk

Whoever holds this can create new tokens at any time, inflating the supply and destroying the value of existing holders. This is the most dangerous authority. Revoke it.

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Freeze Authority — High Risk

Whoever holds this can freeze any wallet holding your token, making their tokens untransferable. This is the classic "selective rug" mechanism. Revoke it.

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Update Authority — Medium Risk

Controls the token's metadata (name, symbol, logo). Revoking this makes your metadata immutable. Optional, but recommended after finalizng your branding.

Why traders check these before buying

Experienced Solana traders run every new token through rugcheck.xyz or check DexScreener's security badges before spending a single SOL. Active authorities are immediate red flags that signal the developer has kept dangerous powers over the token.

AuthorityIf ActiveIf RevokedTrader Reaction
MintCan print tokensSupply is fixedWill not buy if active
FreezeCan freeze walletsNo selective lockMajor red flag if active
UpdateCan edit metadataMetadata lockedMinor concern; nice to revoke
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DexScreener shows a 🔒 Mint Disabled badge when Mint Authority is revoked, and 🔒 Freeze Disabled when Freeze Authority is revoked. These two badges are the most visible trust signals on the platform.

How to revoke via the Workshop

1
Open the Workshop → MANAGE tab

The MANAGE tab handles all post-creation operations including authority revocation.

2
Paste your token's contract address (CA)

The Workshop will load your token's current state including all authority statuses.

3
Check the authorities you want to revoke

Select Mint Authority and Freeze Authority at minimum. Update Authority is optional.

4
Click Revoke and sign in Phantom

Each revocation is a separate on-chain transaction. Confirm each one in your wallet.

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Revocation is permanent and irreversible. Once an authority is revoked, no one — including you — can ever regain it. Make sure your token is fully configured before revoking Update Authority.

How to verify on DexScreener & Rugcheck

After revoking, verify that the changes are reflected on-chain before announcing to your community.

A
DexScreener

Go to dexscreener.com and search your CA. Look for the 🔒 badges next to the token name. They appear within 1–5 minutes of revocation.

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Rugcheck.xyz

Paste your CA at rugcheck.xyz for a full security audit. It checks authorities, LP status, holder concentration, and more. Share the link in your community.

Practice in the Workshop

Open the MANAGE tab to revoke authorities on your token in one click.

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