# Pool Creation

This guide will help you understand pool configuration options and how to use the v3 pool creation UIopen in new window

# Configuration Options

The process of creating a pool begins with choosing the configuration

# Network Selection

• You must select a supported network before choosing a pool type
• After advancing with the "Next" button, the only way to switch the network is to "Reset Progress"

# Pool Type

• Select either a "Weighted" or "Stable" pool type. See more detailed information here

# Pool Tokens

• You must choose at least two tokens
• You must have sufficient wallet balance relative to the input amount in order to advance
• If the token is yield-bearing, you may need to use a rate provider
  • If our API contains an approved rate provider review for the token you selected, it will be automatically populated
• For weighted pools, you can lock weights so that only unlocked weights are automatically recalculated
• For weighted pools, it is important that you enter amounts that are proportional to weight percentage values

# Pool Parameters

• See detailed information about swap fee percentages here
• Stable pools require an amplificaiton parameter setting. See detailed information here
• See more information about pool management here
• When using a pool hook, you have the option to disable unbalanced liquidity operations and/or allow donations
  • If the pool hooks contract sets the enableHookAdjustedAmounts flag to true, the pool must also set disableUnbalancedLiquidity to true
  • It is important to understand the permissions related to a given hooks onRegister function. For example, the hook could require that the pool set enableDonations to true

# Pool Information

• Pool name and symbol are automatically populated, but you have the option to modify both

# Creation Process

• Click the "Preview Pool" button to open the Pool Creation modal
• After step 1, you cannot close the modal to go back and change configuration options unless you "Reset Progress"
• After completing the pool creation process, you will have the option to view your pool on Balancer or create another pool