The Coinbase® Wallet is your key to true ownership in the digital asset world. Unlike your account on Coinbase.com
(the exchange where Coinbase holds your keys), Coinbase® Wallet is a standalone, non-custodial mobile application. This means you are in complete control of your private keys, recovery phrase, and the cryptocurrencies and NFTs you hold within it. It's your personal passport to decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and the broader Web3 ecosystem.
Access Thousands of dApps: Seamlessly connect to decentralized applications across multiple blockchains like Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base. Explore DeFi, trade NFTs, play games, and participate in DAOs.
Multi-Chain Support: Manage a vast array of cryptocurrencies and digital assets across numerous blockchain networks in one intuitive interface.
Simplified NFT Experience: Easily view, manage, and showcase your NFT collection directly within the app.
Cross-Device Convenience: Pair your mobile wallet with the Coinbase® Wallet Extension (available as the Coinbase® Chrome Extension for Chrome/Brave/Edge) for a seamless desktop browsing and dApp interaction experience.
Easy Fiat On-Ramps: Buy crypto directly within the wallet using a debit card or bank transfer via integrated partners (fees apply).
User-Friendly Design: Built for both crypto newcomers and experienced users, making self-custody accessible.
https://www.coinbase.com/wallet
or go directly to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Search for "Coinbase Wallet" and verify the developer is "Coinbase, Inc.".Install the App: Download and install the Coinbase® Wallet app on your mobile device.
Create Your Wallet:
Tap "Create a new wallet".
SECURE YOUR RECOVERY PHRASE (SEED PHRASE): You will be shown a unique 12-word phrase. This is the master key to your wallet and funds. Losing it means losing access forever.
Write it down manually on paper. Store it offline in multiple secure, physical locations. Never store it digitally, share it online, or enter it anywhere except during official wallet recovery.
Carefully confirm your phrase.
Set a Username (Optional): Create an easy-to-remember username for others to send you crypto easily (e.g., yourname.cb.id
). This doesn't replace your recovery phrase.
Set Biometrics/PIN: Enable fingerprint, Face ID, or a PIN for convenient and secure unlocking of the app on your device (Coinbase® Wallet login).
Fund Your Wallet: Receive crypto by sharing your public address or ENS/Coinbase Wallet username, or buy crypto directly within the app.
Coinbase.com Login: This is completely separate. Logging into Coinbase.com
accesses your custodial Coinbase exchange account, where Coinbase holds your crypto keys. Funds here are not accessible via your Coinbase Wallet app.
Coinbase Pro Login: Coinbase Pro features are now integrated into Coinbase.com
as "Advanced Trade". Logging into Coinbase.com
with your exchange credentials provides access. This is unrelated to the non-custodial Coinbase Wallet.
Coinbase® Wallet Extension / Coinbase® Chrome Extension: This browser add-on does not store your keys. It connects to your mobile Coinbase Wallet app (via QR sync) to allow you to interact with dApps on your desktop. All transaction signing still happens securely on your mobile device. You must have the mobile app.
Coinbase.com
account?
A: No, they are fundamentally different. Coinbase Wallet is a non-custodial app where you control your keys. Your Coinbase.com
account is custodial – Coinbase holds your keys. Funds do not automatically transfer between them. You need to send crypto from one to the other explicitly.Guard Your Recovery Phrase: This is the #1 rule. Keep it offline and secret.
Secure Your Device: Use strong biometrics/PIN and keep your phone's OS updated.
Beware of Phishing: Only download the app from official stores. Never share your recovery phrase. Be cautious of links and unsolicited messages.
Verify Transactions: Always double-check addresses and amounts before confirming sends.
Take control of your digital assets and explore the world of Web3. Download the genuine Coinbase® Wallet app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today, or visit https://www.coinbase.com/wallet
to get started on your self-custody journey.
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