Self-custody
You control wallet access and take responsibility for recovery.
A calm guide to self-custody
Coinbase Wallet Extension® — Getting Started | Coinbase®
Coinbase wallet Extension is a browser-based way to bring your self-custody wallet into your everyday web experience. Learn what it does, how to get started through official resources, and the simple habits that help keep your digital assets safer.
Independent educational guide · Never share your recovery phrase
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YOUR WALLET
Your keys.
Your choices.
Your choices.
01 / A little more room to explore
WEB3, WITH A LITTLE MORE CLARITYREAD · LEARN · VERIFY
01 A quick introduction
A wallet that travels
with your browser.
A browser wallet helps connect you to decentralized applications while keeping control of your account in your hands. Coinbase Wallet is self-custody: you safeguard the recovery phrase and approve activity yourself.
The extension works with supported browsers and Web3 sites. Features may include viewing assets, reviewing connection requests, and approving transactions. Product details can change, so check Coinbase’s own pages for current information.
This is an independent guide, not an official Coinbase site or financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. A wallet is no promise of returns or shield from online risk.
Explore Web3
Connect to supported decentralized apps when you choose.
Pause and review
Check every site, request, and transaction before approving.
02 A thoughtful first setup
Start slow.
Stay in control.
Take a moment to confirm every step. If a page or prompt feels unexpected, stop and return to an official Coinbase destination by typing the address yourself.
Find the real source
Begin at coinbase.com/wallet or Coinbase’s official Help Center. Follow its instructions to locate the extension for your browser. Avoid sponsored results, unsolicited messages, and links shared by strangers.
Choose your wallet path
Follow Coinbase’s official setup flow. For a new wallet, secure its recovery phrase offline. For an existing wallet, verify the source and network before importing. Never enter a recovery phrase on a site claiming to verify or unlock your account.
Connect with care
Check a Web3 app’s exact domain and requested access. Review the network, recipient, amount, and fees before signing. If anything seems unclear, decline and verify through trusted sources.
Use Coinbase’s own instructions for current steps.Product availability and browser setup can change over time.
Open Help Center 03 Rooted in good habits
Your recovery phrase is the root key.
Anyone with it may access your wallet. Keep it private and offline; never share it with support or enter it on an unfamiliar page. Routine help should never require your recovery phrase.
- Bookmark official destinations after checking the domain.
- Treat urgent messages and unexpected QR codes with care.
- Read token approvals and transaction details before signing.
- Keep your browser and device updated; use a screen lock.
You are responsible for access, and many blockchain transactions cannot be reversed. Treat guaranteed returns and urgent offers with skepticism.
04 Explore with intention
Curiosity is good.
Care is better.
DeFi and Web3 apps bring new ways to interact online, alongside technical, financial, and privacy risks. Learn what an app does and who operates it. Consider a separate wallet for experimentation, and only risk assets you can afford to lose. Do not invest based on a headline or guaranteed-return promise.
OFFICIAL HELP CENTER
help.coinbase.com05 Frequently asked
A few clear
answers.
For product-specific help, always rely on official Coinbase support pages.
Is this an official Coinbase page?
No. This independent guide is not affiliated with Coinbase. Use its website and Help Center for official information.
Does a browser extension hold my funds?
You control access, so protect your recovery phrase and review activity. Extensions do not remove risk.
Where should I get the extension?
Start at Coinbase’s official page or Help Center. Verify the publisher before installing.
What should I do if a request feels suspicious?
Do not approve or share information. Close the page and contact Coinbase through a verified address. Never disclose your recovery phrase.