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COINBASE WALLET / GETTING STARTED

Your wallet.
Your way.

A simple guide to getting started with Coinbase Wallet. Set up securely, take your first steps, and explore web3 at your own pace.

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Self-custody means you control your wallet and recovery phrase.
YOUR FIRST STEPS

Start with the basics.

Four short steps to get familiar with your wallet.

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STEP 01 · 2 MIN READ

Install the extension

Add Coinbase Wallet to your browser

Coinbase Wallet is a self-custody wallet that lives in your browser. Install the official extension from your browser’s extension store, then pin it so it’s easy to find.

01Open the official Chrome Web Store listing
02Select “Add to Chrome” and confirm the install
03Choose “Create a new wallet” to get started
Open Chrome Web Store
A QUICK SECURITY CHECK

Your recovery phrase
is yours alone.

Coinbase will never ask for your recovery phrase. Keep it offline, keep it private, and be cautious of anyone asking you to share it.

How to protect your wallet

Keep your wallet safe

Store it offlineWrite it down and keep it somewhere private.
Never share itNot with support, websites, or anyone else.
Pause before approvingReview each transaction and connection.
Your keys. Your crypto. Your responsibility.
GOOD TO KNOW

Questions, answered.

A few things people often wonder when starting out.