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

# Create a Builder

> Create a Builder identity and initialize your DEX project.

A Builder is the project-level identity used by DexBuilder to associate DEX configuration, user attribution, trading data, fees, the management console, and future Builder/Broker capabilities.

## Before you create a Builder

Prepare:

* project and brand information;
* products to enable;
* target markets and service regions;
* DEX domain and environment;
* project contacts;
* sandbox and production requirements.

## What the Builder identity is used for

* DEX configuration
* User attribution
* Order and trade attribution
* Trading-volume and fee data
* Builder management console
* Project-level operational capabilities

## Creation flow

**1. Enter project information**

Provide the project name, brand, and basic information.

**2. Select products**

Enable PerpDEX, Prediction Markets, Event Contracts, or a combination.

**3. Create the Builder**

DexBuilder creates the Builder identity and project configuration.

**4. Continue configuring the DEX**

Configure branding, markets, accounts, fees, and operational settings.


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