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NFT Drop Configuration

① Install & setup MetaMask​

What is MetaMask?​

MetaMask is a web browser extension and mobile app that allows you to manage your Ethereum private keys.

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Discover more about MetaMask.

Why do I need a MetaMask account?​

Even though Drop Management works with different blockchains and can connect to wallets like Phantom or WalletConnect, our demo environment works with MetaMask and Etherium.

Connect MetaMask to our network​

To access the Drop Management platform and configure your first drop, you need to connect your MetaMask account to our local network.

Follow these simple steps:

  • Open MetaMask > Select Networks > Select Add Network
  • Fill in the fields:
    • Network name: dSphere-Dev-Local
    • New RPC URL: https://trail-env.dsphere.io/dev-rpc
      note

      This URL is different depending on the environment a customer is assigned, example nft-trial1, nft-trial3 etc..)

    • Chain ID: 1337
    • Currency Symbol: ETH
  • Click Save.

② Download the NFT Drop Management software​

Download for Windows

③ Login​

After you've downloaded and installed the software, run it and log in using the credentials provided by the dSphere.

Login with your credentials

④ Upload NFT Assets​

After logging in, you'll see the following screen:

Under the Assets menu select the Upload option to start creating your new collection. When the Upload Assets menu pops up, you'll see three drop-down menus that will let you decide on the structure of your new drop.

Drop Type

Private (User Specific): Generate a unique access link for each wallet address on the whitelist form (See our Whitelisting configuration section).

Private (Universal): Create a universal link that all whitelisted addresses can use to access the sale (See our Whitelisting configuration section). Public: Everybody can access the sale without restrictions (no whitelist).

Drop Mechanics

Normal: Also known as a Clear Mint sale. NFTs are revealed before the sale, and users know exactly what they will buy.
Lootbox: Also known as a Blind Mint sale. Users will receive a random (algorithmically assigned) NFT from the collection. This type of release is typically used when the collection includes NFTs of different rarity

⑤ Create a drop​

  • In the main menu, under Drops, press Create to configure Sale and Listing options.

  • Configure Sale

Sale Name: Choose a name for your sale

Sale URL: Configure a custom URL (e.g., https://yourwebsite.xyz/yourcustomsaleURL)

Minting Type

Lazy minting: A way of releasing NFTs without having to pay upfront gas fees. The NFTs are available off-chain and only get minted at the time of purchase (the buyer covers the cost of minting the NFT). Instant minting: The creator needs to cover the minting costs upfront, and the buyer is only paying for the NFT plus any network fees.

  • Configure Listings

  • Listing Name: Write down the name of the list

  • Title: Write down the title

  • Subtitle: Write down the subtitle

  • Description: Add more info about your Drop (limited to 500 characters)

  • Image: Choose a square size for better results (1024px x 1024px)

    Collection

    Choose your collection

    Blockchain

    • Blockchains available: ETH (Ethereum), AVAX (Avalanche), SOL (Solana), MATIC (Polygon)
    • Price: Define the price of your NFTs in the blockchain selected

    Auction Type

    • Normal: Fixed price
    • English: The price of the NFT increases over time
    • Dutch: The price of the NFT decreases over time
  • Configure Whitelist

To whitelist wallets, you will need to upload a CSV file with the following info structure:

  • First row: wallet_address | email | name
  • Second row: walletaddress1 | email_1 | name_1

It should look something like this:

0xf253fc2ca37c078436d07fb75e5a76a649892172 | John_Doe | JohnDoe@example.com

Download our CSV template

Once filled out with the data from your whitelisted wallets, upload it and your whitelist is complete.

⑥ Manage drops​

Click Manage. On the panel, find and click on a drop's link to open its landing page.

You can:

  • Select the quantity of NFTs to purchase
  • Purchase NFTs
  • See a preview of the NFT purchased

NFT Drop landing page

NFT purchase preview