A mint condition on a Candy Machine — for example start time, sol payment, or allowlist — enforced at mint.

Can I change guards later?

Depends on how the machine and guard account were configured. Plan guards before a public mint when possible.

How do I reclaim rent after a drop?

Close the Candy Machine (and guard when applicable) with the close tool when you own it.

Candy Machine Guards Explained

Candy Machine guards gate who can mint and under what payment or timing rules. They sit with the Candy Guard / machine configuration for Metaplex Core Candy Machines.

On this site

Create with Create Candy Machine. Learn the model in Metaplex Candy Machine Guide. When finished, withdraw and close via Close Candy Machine to reclaim rent.

Use the tool: Create Candy Machine — Create a Core Candy Machine.

Related tools

Create Candy Machine

Create a Core Candy Machine.

Candy Machine Guide

How Candy Machines work.

Close Candy Machine

Withdraw and reclaim rent.

Candy Machine Guards Explained — FAQ

What is a guard?: A mint condition on a Candy Machine — for example start time, sol payment, or allowlist — enforced at mint.
Can I change guards later?: Depends on how the machine and guard account were configured. Plan guards before a public mint when possible.
How do I reclaim rent after a drop?: Close the Candy Machine (and guard when applicable) with the close tool when you own it.