How to Create an L1 With Starter/Pro Plan With Advanced Setup?
This guide will help you launch an Avalanche L1 using the Starter or Pro plan with Advanced Setup, on either Testnet or Mainnet.
Prerequisites
- AvaCloud portal account (Sign up and log in)
Step-by-Step Guide
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Select Network
- Go to the L1 creation page in the AvaCloud Portal.
- Choose “Testnet” or “Mainnet”.
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Choose Your Plan
- On Testnet: Pick either Starter or Pro Plan.
- On Mainnet: Pick either Starter or Pro Plan.
- For Enterprise plans, see this documentation.
For the free trial, follow our Testnet Starter guide. - On Testnet: Pick either Starter or Pro Plan.
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Complete Payment
- Pay for your selected plan via Stripe. Pro plans require a valid payment method.
- Pay for your selected plan via Stripe. Pro plans require a valid payment method.
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Select Setup Type
- Choose “Advanced Setup” for full configuration options.
- Choose “Advanced Setup” for full configuration options.
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Connect to Network
- Ensure your Core Wallet is connected to the correct Testnet or Mainnet.
- Switch networks if needed.
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Configure Your L1
a. General Information
b. Interoperability Settings
c. Customization Options
d. Precompile Configuration
- Transaction Manager
- Contract Manager
- Native Token Minter
- Rewards Configuration
- Fee Settings
e. Review Precompile Settings
- Transaction Manager
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Set Initial Token Supply
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Configure Control Keys
- Enter a single address as the Control Key for managing your blockchain. This address is required to sign setup transactions and add validators. You can set up a multisig account later in the portal.
- Enter a single address as the Control Key for managing your blockchain. This address is required to sign setup transactions and add validators. You can set up a multisig account later in the portal.
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Validator Management
- For details, see this article.
- For details, see this article.
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Select Node Region
- Choose your preferred node region. More options (like EU) are available for Mainnet L1s.
- Choose your preferred node region. More options (like EU) are available for Mainnet L1s.
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Review Configuration
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Create Your L1
- Click “Create L1” to start deployment.
- Track progress on the status screens.
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Completion
- You’ll get an email when your L1 is ready.
- Access your L1 details in the AvaCloud Portal.
Video Walkthrough
See the full process in this video:
For any additional questions, please view our other knowledge base articles or contact a support team member via the chat button. Examples are for illustrative purposes only.
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