# How do I create an asset (token)? What kinds can I create?

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**Created:** [May 23, 2015, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-do-i-create-an-asset-token-what-kinds-can-i-create/1187 "2015-05-23T09:47:20Z")\
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**Counterwallet**

In Counterwallet pick an address from which you want to issue a token go to `Address Actions > Create a Token (Asset)`.

![](https://forums.counterparty.io/uploads/counterpartytalk/297/3d7daabd57cdfed1.gif)

Then select details based on explanation below.

**CLI/API**

To issue an asset you must specify:

- From what address you are issuing the asset (`source`)
- The name of the asset (`asset`)
- Whether or not the asset is divisible (`divisible`)
- Whether or not the asset is callable (`callable`)