Choose the official extension
Start from Coinbase’s official Wallet page and follow its link to the browser extension. Check the publisher and URL before installing.
Go to Coinbase WalletA calm, clear starting point for setting up a self-custody wallet in your browser and exploring onchain apps at your own pace.
Follow these steps from the official Coinbase Wallet experience. Take your time and verify every page before you connect.
Start from Coinbase’s official Wallet page and follow its link to the browser extension. Check the publisher and URL before installing.
Go to Coinbase WalletOpen the extension and follow its setup flow. If importing an existing wallet, only enter your recovery phrase inside the official wallet app.
Never share your phrase with anyoneWrite it down offline and store it somewhere private and secure. Anyone with this phrase can control the wallet and its assets.
Coinbase support will never ask for itReview each transaction and the permissions an app requests. Begin with trusted sites and small amounts while you get familiar.
Visit Coinbase Wallet helpSelf-custody gives you control, and that comes with a few important habits.
Learn to spot scamsNever paste it into a website, chat, email, or form. Coinbase cannot recover a self-custody wallet from your phrase.
Check the domain carefully. A familiar logo is not proof that a page is legitimate.
Understand what you’re approving. If a request feels unexpected, reject it and double-check.
Get the basics before you start exploring.
No. Coinbase Wallet is a self-custody wallet that you control. It is separate from a Coinbase account where Coinbase may custody assets on your behalf.
It is a secret backup that can restore access to a self-custody wallet. Store it offline, keep it private, and never share it with anyone—even someone claiming to be support.
Begin at coinbase.com/wallet and use the official links there. Avoid sponsored search results and links sent in unsolicited messages.
Do not connect your wallet or share information. Visit the official Coinbase Help Center directly to find current security guidance and reporting options.
Start from Coinbase’s official Wallet page and follow its current instructions.