Open Coinbase’s official setup guide
Start from Coinbase Help so you can follow the current, verified installation steps.
Visit official guide INDEPENDENT SETUP GUIDE · NOT COINBASE
Get started with the Coinbase Wallet extension.
A simple guide to finding the official browser extension, getting it set up, and keeping your wallet yours.
✓ We’ll never ask for your recovery phrase.
Wallet extensionReady when you are
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Wallet pinned✓
✓Your keys, your controlSelf-custody starts with you
A safer start, in a few clear steps.
NO GUESSWORK
Start with the right steps.
Take a moment to follow the official route. This guide never connects to a wallet or asks for personal credentials.
YOUR QUICK START
Set up, one step at a time
A short, safety-first walkthrough to help you find and pin the wallet extension.
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I’m using
Chrome selected — check the Chrome Web Store and Chrome’s Extensions menu.
Check the publisher before installing
In your browser’s extension store, confirm the publisher is Coinbase. Avoid sponsored lookalikes and links in unsolicited messages.
Pin the extension for easy access
After installation, use your browser’s Extensions menu to pin the wallet icon to the toolbar.
KEEP YOUR WALLET YOURS
One phrase. Total control.
Your recovery phrase is the master key to your wallet. Anyone who has it can access your funds. Keep it private, store it securely offline, and never type it into a website claiming to offer support.
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Coinbase support will never ask for your recovery phrase.
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Be cautious of unsolicited DMs, calls, and urgent requests.
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Double-check a site’s address before connecting your wallet.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to help you move forward with confidence.
More answers at Coinbase Help ↗Is this the official Coinbase website?+
No. This is an independent educational guide and is not affiliated with Coinbase. For official downloads and current instructions, always start at Coinbase Help.
Where should I install the extension from?+
Follow the installation instructions linked from Coinbase’s official help pages, then verify the publisher shown in your browser’s official extension store before installing.
What should I do if someone asks for my recovery phrase?+
Do not share it. Close the conversation or page, and contact support only through the official Coinbase website. A recovery phrase should remain private, even from support agents.
Does this guide connect to or access my wallet?+
No. This page is informational only. It does not connect to a wallet, request login details, or store any wallet information.