# Pre-launch

Then you've come to the right place! The next few pages will be a guide on HOW to launch your first memecoin on Ape Factory!

This tutorial will showcase launching a memecoin called "Alpha the Mage" (ticker MAGE) on the Arbitrum blockchain.

It will take you through:

* Choosing the right chain
* Navigating the ApeFactory UI to Deploy your first memecoin
* Inputting the details for the memecoin
* Choosing which chain to launch on
* Generating the Icon (or importing an image)
* Adding a banner
* Setting Ape Factory specific settings for the memecoin such as Taxes Max Balance and Launch Time
* Adding other information such as links to socials and/or a website
* Adding a Referral link and deploying!

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The above steps will be the same for TON Factory as the UI and process are the same!
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