Coinbase Account

Coinbase Account

How To Set-Up In 5 Easy Steps

What You Will Need

  • Go to Coinbase and start the registration process

  • Be at least 18 years old (Coinbase will ask for proof)

  • A government-issued photo ID (we don’t accept passport cards)

  • A computer or smartphone connected to the internet

  • A phone number connected to your smartphone (Coinbase will send SMS text messages)

  • The latest version of your browser (we recommend Chrome), or the latest Coinbase App version. If you’re using the Coinbase app, make sure your phone’s operating system is up-to-date.

1. Creating Your Account

  • Click or tap Get started.

  • You’ll be asked for the following information. Important: Enter accurate, up-to-date information to avoid any issues.

  • Legal full name (Coinbase will ask for proof)

  • Email address (use one that you have access to)

  • Password (write this down and store in a secure place)

  • Your State (we’ll ask for proof)

  • Coinbase will send you a verification email to your registered email address.

2. Verify Your Email

  • Select Verify Email Address in the email you received from Coinbase.com. This email will be from no-reply@coinbase.com.

  • Clicking the link in the email will take you back to Coinbase.com.

  • You’ll need to sign back in using the email and password you recently entered to complete the email verification process.

3. Verify Your Phone Number

  • Sign in to Coinbase. You’ll be prompted to add a phone number.

  • Select your country.

  • Enter the mobile number.

  • Click Send Code (computer) or tap Continue (mobile).

  • Enter the seven-digit code Coinbase texted to your phone number on file.

  • Click Submit or tap Continue.

If you did not receive the code, select Resend-SMS.

4. Add Your Personal Information

Enter the information shown on your valid government-issued photo ID—you’ll need to submit a photo of this ID later.

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Address

You’ll also need to answer the following questions

  • What do you use Coinbase for?

  • What is your source of funds?

  • Current Occupation

  • Employer

  • Last 4 digits of SSN

Select Continue to finish the process.

This completes the application process. Please wait until you receive further instructions via email.

5. Verify your identity

  1. Sign in to your Coinbase account.

  2. Complete ID verification.

Recommended: Set up a 2-step verification app (TOTP) to help protect against unauthorized account access.