A Collection (also known as a Token ID) is the container where all your NFTs will live. Before minting any NFT, you first need to create a Collection to hold them.

Think of it as creating a folder — you define its properties once, and then you can add NFTs into it.

Create a New Collection — Kabila Tools interface

Required fields

The following details are needed to create your Collection:

Collection Name

The public name for your NFT Collection. This is what users will see in marketplaces and wallets. Choose a name that clearly represents your project or brand.

Collection Symbol

A short identifier for your Collection (e.g., KES, SIWAS). Similar to a stock ticker symbol, this will be used as an abbreviated reference to your Collection.

Max Supply (Max NFT Pieces)

The maximum number of NFTs that can ever be minted in this Collection. This number cannot be changed after creation, so plan carefully.

Token Private Keys

Token Keys give you control over your Collection and its NFTs. Each key grants specific permissions:

• Supply Key — Allows minting and burning NFTs in the Collection.
• Admin Key — Full control over the token configuration.
• Freeze Key — Ability to freeze/unfreeze token transfers for specific accounts.
• Wipe Key — Ability to wipe tokens from a specific account.
• Pause Key — Ability to pause/unpause all token operations.
• Fee Schedule Key — Ability to update custom fees.
• Metadata Key — Ability to update NFT metadata after minting.

Learn more about each key in the Token Keys section.

Key generation modes

After filling the Collection details, you'll be asked to choose how to generate and manage your Token Private Keys. There are three modes available:

Token Private Keys — Key generation modes

• Account (Recommended — Beginner) — The keys are generated using your account's public key. This is the simplest and most convenient option. You don't need to manually save any keys since they're tied to your account.
• Same Key (Most Used — Intermediate) — A single private key is generated for all the token private keys. You will need to save this key securely.
• Different Key (Most Secured — Expert) — A different private key is generated for each token key. This is the most secure option but requires you to manage multiple keys.

Royalties (Optional)

Define royalties for secondary market transactions. Every time an NFT from your Collection is sold on a marketplace, the specified percentage will be sent to the designated account.

• Account ID — The Hedera account that will receive the royalty payment.
• Royalty Percentage — The percentage charged on each secondary sale.

You can add multiple royalty entries with different recipients and percentages.

Step-by-step process

Pricing

• Token Creation — $1.90/Token (+ Hedera network fees)

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Collection ready? Now it's time to mint NFTs with new metadata or mint with existing metadata.