Secure sign-in made simple

Signing in to your Coinbase account should be quick, comfortable, and secure. This Soft Paper layout emphasizes readability and clear guidance: strong unique passwords, two-factor authentication, and recovery planning. Follow the steps below to make your sign-in safer and easier to manage.

Best practices

• Unique password — never reuse passwords across services. Use a password manager to create and store complex passphrases.
• Two-factor authentication — use an authenticator app or hardware key to reduce risk of account takeover.
• Recovery codes — store them offline in a safe place — printed or on a dedicated hardware device.

If you’re locked out

Start with the "Forgot password" flow. If 2FA is missing, use stored recovery codes. Coinbase support may request identification; only use official support channels and provide documents as instructed through their secure portal.

Spotting scams

Phishing messages try to create urgency. Pause and verify: check the sender’s email, the URL, and never enter credentials on a site you reached through suspicious links.