> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gum-ball.gitbook.io/gumball-protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gum-ball.gitbook.io/gumball-protocol/how-to/collection-creation/formatting-metadata.md).

# Formatting Metadata

For a quick guide on how to format Metadata, watch this video below!\
The GumBall team is always happy to help, just open a support ticket in our Discord. \
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Overview: \
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F64hJ_LS98&t=160s>\
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Image Metadata: \
1\. Upload images to IPFS or other hosting service \
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2\. Generate metadata that contains the CID from the images on IPFS using an NFT generator or script. Reach out to the GB team if you need help with this. \
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3\. Upload metadata on IPFS\
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4\. Get CID from the metadata upload on IPFS, add http tag from form.\
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" <https://ipfs.io/ipfs/\\><CID>/ " for example\
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This will be entered in "image metadata" box

&#x20;![](/files/OfdcuFhGGSfFYh5rDbYQ)\
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Opensea Metadata\
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1\. Using the template, add in the information for your own collection. \
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{

&#x20; "name": "\<Collection Name>",

&#x20; "description": "\<Collection Description>",

&#x20; "image": "\<IMAGE METADATA URL",

&#x20; "external\_link": "\<Website or Twitter Link>",

&#x20; "seller\_fee\_basis\_points": 1000, //500 is 5%

&#x20; "fee\_recipient": "\<Creator Wallet>"

}

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2\. For "image" in the template, choose a specific image from the previously uploaded "image metadata" and use this CID + https tag for the image url \
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3\. For external URL add link to your website, \
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4\. For fee basis 500 is 5%, 1000 is 10% etc\
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5\. Upload this OpenSea metadata to your hosting service of choice. \
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6\. Get CID from the metadata upload on IPFS, add http tag from form.\
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" <https://ipfs.io/ipfs/\\><CID>/ " for example. \
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This will be entered in "Opensea contract metadata" box

![](/files/cxewq90MTyflC6dUcRGl)

NOTE: Make sure to have all your images numbered sequentially and start at Zero EX:  (0.png) for metadata EX: (0) as well as check links for example in UI.


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