> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.dozer.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.dozer.finance/project-launch-tools/token-management.md).

# Token Management

Once your token is created, the **Token Manager** screen at `/admin/token/management` exposes the post-deployment actions that fall outside of Vesting, Launchpad, Liquidity, Staking, and DAO. Open it from the sidebar's **Token Manager** entry under **Token Management**.

The header shows the token name, symbol, and current supply. Below it, four action cards.

<img src="/files/diSr26qNuyew80hqF4I3" alt="Token Management page with 4 action cards" width="700">

## Melt Authority

> Transfer melt authority to your wallet.

When a token is created, Hathor issues a **melt authority** that allows decreasing total supply. By default this authority lives in the project contract. Pulling it into your wallet lets you burn tokens — useful for buybacks, supply cuts, or correcting accidental mints.

* **What happens**: The melt authority is transferred from the project to your connected wallet address.
* **Reversible?** No. Once moved out of the project, it stays in the wallet you choose.
* **Then what?** With the authority in your wallet you can burn tokens through any Hathor wallet supporting token authorities.

Click **Get Authority**, approve the transaction in the wallet, enter your PIN.

## Edit Metadata

> Update project description, social links, and other metadata.

The token's name, symbol, and supply are permanent. Everything else — description, website, Twitter, Telegram, Discord, GitHub, Whitepaper, logo, category — can be updated here at any time.

Click **Edit Metadata** to open the edit form, change the fields you need, and submit. Metadata updates do not require a blockchain transaction.

## Transfer Authority

> Transfer project ownership to another developer address.

Permanently hands over **project ownership and developer authority** to a different Hathor address. The new owner gains full admin access — they can manage vesting, launchpad, liquidity, staking, DAO, and the Token Manager actions on this page.

> ⚠️ **Irreversible.** Triple-check the recipient address. Once transferred, you cannot reclaim ownership.

Use cases:

* Moving a project from a personal dev wallet to a multisig
* Handing off after acquisition
* Decentralising control to a foundation address

Click **Transfer Authority**, enter the new owner address, confirm, sign in wallet.

## Cancel Project

> Cannot delete project after vesting is configured.

Available **only before vesting deploys**. Once vesting is configured the card shows **Not Available** with the explanation that projects with vesting cannot be cancelled, for security reasons.

If your project has no vesting yet and you want to abandon it, click **Cancel Project** and confirm.

## When to Use Each Action

| Situation                                      | Action                                                |
| ---------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| Need to burn tokens / reduce supply            | **Melt Authority** → Get Authority → burn from wallet |
| Updated social links or logo                   | **Edit Metadata**                                     |
| Handing off to a DAO multisig                  | **Transfer Authority**                                |
| Test project deployed by mistake (pre-vesting) | **Cancel Project**                                    |

## Troubleshooting

| Symptom                              | Fix                                                                           |
| ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Cancel Project shows "Not Available" | Vesting is already configured — cancellation is permanently disabled          |
| Edit Metadata changes not visible    | Refresh the public token page; CDN may cache for a few minutes                |
| Transfer Authority fails             | Address must be a valid Hathor address; ensure the wallet has HTR for the fee |

## Related

* [Project Creation](/project-launch-tools/project-creation.md) — initial setup before reaching this screen
* [Credits](/project-launch-tools/credits.md) — how project operations are paid for
* [Vesting Configuration](/project-launch-tools/vesting-configuration.md) — once vesting deploys, Cancel Project is permanently disabled