> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nftdeal.gitbook.io/eng-user-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nftdeal.gitbook.io/eng-user-guide/drop/deploy-collections-smart-contract.md). # Deploy collection's smart contract Deploy your own collection's smart contract ## Getting started First, you’ll need to deploy your collection’s smart contract. This step must be completed before you move on to other steps. To deploy a contract, connect your wallet to NFTDeal and navigate to your “My Collection” page. Click **Create a collection**.

For a Drop, you’ll need to deploy your own custom smart contract, which you can do directly using the NFTDeal interface. In order to do so, you’ll select **Deploy your own contract** from the two options. Deploying a smart contract onto a blockchain requires a gas fee.

Next, you'll need to add a logo image, contract name, token symbol (which will display on Etherscan to represent your contract). You also can choose type of contract: **standard or proxy.** **Proxy contract** is cheaper to deploy but mint, transfer, and sale interactions will require extra gas fees. **Standard contract** is more expensive to deploy but mint, transfer, and sale interactions will require less gas fees.