A clear, security-first walkthrough for setting up the Coinbase Wallet browser extension—so you can take your first steps with confidence.
Independent guide. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Coinbase. Always confirm product details and downloads on Coinbase’s official site .
Follow these five steps at your own pace. Your wallet setup happens only in the official extension—not on this guide.
Visit Coinbase’s official wallet download page and follow the link for your browser. Check the publisher before installing.
Avoid sponsored search results, direct messages, and lookalike domains. Use the official Coinbase site as your starting point.
Open the extension and choose whether to create a new self-custody wallet or import one you already control.
A Coinbase Wallet is self-custody and separate from a Coinbase.com exchange account. Follow the official in-extension instructions.
Store your recovery phrase offline in a secure place. It is the key to your wallet and cannot be reset by support.
Never type your recovery phrase into a website, chat, email, or support form. Coinbase will never ask you to share it.
Use your browser’s extensions menu to pin the verified Coinbase Wallet extension for quick access.
Only use the extension you installed from the official route. Remove anything you do not recognize.
When visiting a dapp, check the URL and review every permission request before approving it.
Connecting a wallet does not mean a site is safe. Read transaction details and reject requests you do not understand.
Scams often copy familiar brands and create urgency. A few careful checks can help you avoid handing over access to your wallet.
Visit official wallet helpCheck the full website URL before connecting or signing anything.
Understand what a dapp is asking you to approve. When unsure, reject.
No legitimate helper needs your password, private key, or recovery phrase.
Urgent requests, giveaways, and unsolicited support are common red flags.
Quick answers for a safer start. For current instructions, always check official Coinbase support.
Coinbase Wallet help centerNo. Coinbase Wallet is a self-custody wallet where you control access with your recovery phrase. Your Coinbase.com account is a separate service. Never assume a password reset for one restores the other.
Do not enter it. Close the page and verify you are using the official site. Anyone with your recovery phrase can take control of the wallet, and legitimate support should never request it.
Browser support and availability can change. Check Coinbase’s official downloads page for the current supported browsers and installation instructions.
No. This is an independent educational getting-started guide and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Coinbase. Use Coinbase’s official website for downloads and current product support.
Get the extension through Coinbase’s official download page.