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

# Token Vesting

> How to set up a vesting schedule for your token

# Token Vesting

Token vesting lets you lock a portion of your token supply and release it gradually over time. This is a strong trust signal for your community — it shows you're committed for the long term rather than looking to sell immediately.

## Why use vesting?

Vesting helps:

* **Build trust** — holders can see on-chain that your tokens are locked
* **Reduce sell pressure** — tokens released gradually rather than all at once
* **Signal commitment** — a vesting schedule shows you're building, not flipping

## How to set up vesting

1. Go to **Manage token → Vesting**
2. Choose the amount of tokens to vest
3. Set the vesting duration and cliff (if any)
4. Confirm the transaction — tokens are locked in the vesting contract on-chain

<Note>
  Vesting is optional. You are not required to vest any tokens as a creator.
</Note>

## Vesting terms

| Term               | Definition                                                  |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Vesting period** | Total duration over which tokens are released               |
| **Cliff**          | A waiting period before any tokens are released             |
| **Linear vesting** | Tokens release gradually at a constant rate after the cliff |

## Can vesting be reversed?

No. Once tokens are locked in the vesting contract, the schedule cannot be changed or cancelled. Make sure you're comfortable with the terms before confirming.

## Visibility

Your vesting schedule is publicly visible on your token's page. Traders can see how many tokens are locked and when they'll be released.