> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openpage.fun/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating Avatars

Create and publish a 3D avatar as a collectible on OpenPage. Creating an avatar on OP is a great way to tokenize your 3D avatar asset and/or custom PFP image. Collectors who mint your avatar can use it as their profile picture and equip it in the Open Avatar Studio.

<Note>Before you start, make sure you have a **Community Page**, a **Community Vault**, and enough **Create Units**. You'll also need your avatar assets ready — including self-hosted URLs for your MML, Animation (GLB), and VRM files if submitting a 3D avatar. For full technical specs and requirements, see the [Avatar Submission Guidelines](/avatar-submission-guidelines).</Note>

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## How to Create an Avatar

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Your Community">
    Navigate to **COMMUNITIES** in the sidebar, select your community, then click **+ Create → Create Collectible**.

    You can also go directly to your Community Page and click **+ Create → Create Collectible** from there.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Collectible Type">
    Select **Avatar** from the collectible types and click **NEXT**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Details">
    Fill in your avatar's information:

    * **Name** — the display name for your avatar
    * **Description** — describe your avatar, its style, or lore
    * **Rarity** (optional) — set a rarity tier
    * **Custom Traits** (optional) — add metadata like Style, Edition, or Material
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload Thumbnail">
    Upload a square image that represents your avatar in the Shop and on profile cards.

    * **Format**: JPG or PNG
    * **Resolution**: 2000x2000px minimum
    * **Aspect ratio**: 1:1 (square)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure 3D Avatar URLs">
    Paste the hosted URLs for your 3D avatar files:

    <CardGroup cols={3}>
      <Card title="MML URL" icon="cube">
        Points to your avatar's 3D model configuration. Enables use in the Open Avatar Studio and compatible worlds.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Animation URL" icon="person-running">
        A `.glb` file with animation data for the 3D preview.
      </Card>

      <Card title="VRM URL" icon="file-code">
        A `.vrm` model file, if available.
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>

    <Note>You must host your own MML, GLB, and VRM files. OpenPage provides URL fields where you paste your hosted links — the platform does not host these files for you.</Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Pricing">
    Choose your blockchain and mint conditions:

    * **Blockchain** — ApeChain (priced in APE) or Base (priced in USDC)
    * **Conditions** — Open, Discount, or Gate access
    * **Price** — set your price or leave at 0 for a free mint
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Mint Period">
    Define when your avatar can be minted:

    * **Start Date & Time** — choose a preset or set a custom date
    * **End Date & Time** — set an optional end date
    * **Max Supply** — set a cap or leave at 0 for unlimited
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview & Publish">
    Review your avatar's summary — category, blockchain, price, supply, and publishing cost in Create Units.

    When everything looks correct, click **PUBLISH**. Your avatar will enter the review queue and you should be notified within **1–2 business days**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>Not ready to publish? Click the **X** to save as a draft. You can return to edit and publish later from your community's Collectibles section.</Note>

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## After Publishing

Your avatar will go through a submission review process to ensure it meets the [Avatar Submission Guidelines](/avatar-submission-guidelines). Once approved:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Appear in the Shop" icon="shop">
    Listed at [openpage.fun/shop](https://openpage.fun/shop) and on your Community Page under Collectibles.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Equippable in Studio" icon="user-astronaut">
    Collectors who mint it can equip it as their 3D avatar in the Open Avatar Studio.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Guidelines & Technical Specs

For file requirements, pre-submission checklist, and content policies, review the full [Avatar Submission Guidelines](/avatar-submission-guidelines).