> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.nftz.zone/beginners-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.nftz.zone/beginners-guide/nft/selling-nft-intro/how-do-you-mint-sell-an-nft.md).

# How do you mint / sell an NFT?

At this page we learn how you mint an NFT.

**Mint an NFT:**

1. &#x20;[Log in](/beginners-guide/users-guide/welcome/how-do-you-login-to-nftz.me.md) on your username.nftz.me&#x20;
2. Go to the top-right on your screen and press the '**=**' button and choose '**Mint**'. (If you own a PC you can also Press **'Mint'** directly on the top screen.)
3. Choose **Image**/**Video//**[**Audio**](/beginners-guide/nft/selling-nft-intro/how-to-mint-an-audio-nft.md)**/**[**3D**](/beginners-guide/3d-vr/3d-vr-intro/how-do-you-mint-sell-a-3d-nft-advanced.md)
4. Drag & Drop your image/video or **'Browse'** and select your file. (we support JPG/PNG/GIF/AVI/MP4)
5. Fill in your desired text at '**Text for your NFT'.** This can be anything you'd like, including the name/number of the NFT, a short description, etc.
6. Fill in '**Min Bid'**  the desired amount of Deso **or** fill in the desired amount of Deso at '**Buy Now'.** \[Only filling in Buy Now is easier if you don't know what to do]    &#x20;
7. [Royalties](/beginners-guide/nft/selling-nft-intro/royalties.md) are default on 10% creator Royalty and 5% Coin Holder Royalty. \[If you are not sure what to do with royalties we advise leaving at the default numbers]   &#x20;
8. Press '<mark style="color:green;">**Mint Now**</mark>'.

Congratulations you have just minted an NFT! :thumbsup:

<details>

<summary>Extra Options (for experienced creators)</summary>

**\[Extra 1:** [**Additional Royalties**](/beginners-guide/nft/selling-nft-intro/royalties.md)**]**

It's possible to give other creators a royalty % on each sell of a NFT. There is no maximum of creators that can be added.&#x20;

1. Choose 'Deso Wallet' or 'Creator Coin' (Deso Wallet goes straight to the wallet of the creator. If you choose Creator Coin; the royalty will be used to buy an invisible amount creator Coin of that creator. This will drive the price up of their creator coin.&#x20;
2. Choose the % you want to give. The minimum is 0.01%.
3. Choose the creator you want to give royalty and press **'Add'**

**\[Extra 2: More Options (advanced and collection)]**

#### *2A: NFT Category and Copies*&#x20;

* You can change the NFT Category by Pressing 'Art'. The default is Art.&#x20;
* You can change the amount of copies by pressing right of **'Copies'**. The default is '1'

***2B*** [***Unlockable Content***](/beginners-guide/nft/selling-nft-intro/how-to-add-unlockable-content-advanced.md)

A. In the more options (advanced and collection) menu it's possible to set unlockable content By switching to '**Yes**'

B1. You can write a text that will be transfered with the single or serial NFT.

B2 You can also add a file or a zip. A zip file can be used if it includes multiple files or is a really large file.&#x20;

C. Press '**Add Unlockable**'.

***2C: Add extra / collection data***

* To know more about this feature; go directly to [Traits by Extradata](/beginners-guide/nft/selling-nft-intro/how-to-add-traits-to-your-nft-by-form-expert.md)

**\[Extra 3:** [**Image Storage**](/beginners-guide/nft/selling-nft-intro/how-to-store-an-image-on-ipfs-pinata-advanced.md)**]**&#x20;

In the begin screen of the mint page underneath 'Image Storage' it's possible to change the place where you store your image.&#x20;

Currently you can choose:

1. **'Deso'**
2. **'IPFS'**
3. **'Arweave'** (For Arweave you need a URL Link)&#x20;

</details>

**It doesnt work:**

If you keep getting errors you can go to our [troubleshoot](/beginners-guide/troubleshoot/troubleshoot.md) or contact us at our [telegram](https://t.me/+qdNeX8CYB_swZTQx) or [Discord](https://discord.gg/jQ34WMMZce).&#x20;

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