Visit the official download page
Start from Coinbase's official Wallet download page rather than an unfamiliar website or a sponsored search result. This helps reduce the risk of installing a fake wallet extension.
Browser wallet
Coinbase Wallet Extension.
Explore Web3 from your desktop browser with a self-custody wallet designed to help you manage supported digital assets and connect with decentralized applications directly from Chrome.
What is Coinbase Wallet?
A wallet for your onchain experience.
Coinbase Wallet is a self-custody wallet that gives users control over the private keys associated with their crypto assets. The browser extension brings wallet functionality directly into your desktop browser.
With the extension installed, you can connect your wallet to compatible decentralized applications, review transactions, and manage supported assets without relying exclusively on a mobile device.
Self-custody means you control the keys
Coinbase Wallet is different from the custodial Coinbase exchange. Wallet assets are controlled through your wallet's authentication and recovery information rather than being held in a centralized exchange account.
Getting started
Install the Coinbase Wallet extension.
Getting started on desktop takes only a few steps. Always begin from an official Coinbase destination and verify that the extension listing is authentic before installing it.
Choose the browser extension
Select the browser option and follow the official link to the appropriate extension store. Coinbase currently provides a Chrome extension through the Chrome Web Store.
Create or import a wallet
After installation, you can create a new self-custody wallet or, where supported, import an existing wallet using its recovery information. Review every prompt carefully before proceeding.
Secure your recovery information
A recovery phrase can be critical for restoring access to a wallet. Store it securely, keep it private, and never enter it into an unfamiliar website, support form, or unsolicited message.
Web3 functionality
Explore decentralized applications from your browser.
The Coinbase Wallet extension provides a convenient connection between your browser and compatible Web3 applications. When a decentralized application requests access, the wallet can display connection and transaction requests so you can review them before approving.
- Manage supported wallet accounts
- View supported crypto assets and balances
- Send and receive supported digital assets
- Connect with compatible decentralized applications
- Review and approve onchain transactions
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Coinbase Wallet
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Know the difference
Coinbase and Coinbase Wallet are not the same thing.
Understanding the difference is important when managing digital assets. Coinbase.com is a centralized cryptocurrency platform, while Coinbase Wallet is a self-custody wallet designed to give users control over their wallet credentials and blockchain assets.
Coinbase.com
A centralized cryptocurrency platform where customers can buy, sell, and manage crypto through an exchange account.
Coinbase Wallet
A self-custody wallet that lets users control wallet access and interact directly with supported blockchain networks and decentralized applications.
Security first
Keep your recovery phrase private.
Security begins with protecting your wallet recovery information. Coinbase explains that the recovery phrase is what provides access to a self-custody wallet. If another person obtains it, they may be able to access the wallet and its assets.
Never share your recovery phrase with Coinbase support, a website, a decentralized application, or another person. Coinbase states that it does not have access to your recovery phrase and cannot recover it for you if it is lost.
Be careful when visiting decentralized applications. Check the website address, research unfamiliar projects, and review transaction requests before signing. A legitimate airdrop or support representative should not require your recovery phrase.
Important: Never enter your 12-word recovery phrase into a website,
online form, support chat, or message. Treat anyone requesting it
as potentially fraudulent.
Frequently asked questions
Coinbase Wallet Extension FAQ.
What is the Coinbase Wallet extension?
It is a browser extension that lets users access their self-custody wallet from a desktop browser and connect it with compatible decentralized applications.
Where should I download the extension?
Use Coinbase's official Wallet download page and follow its official link to the Chrome Web Store. Avoid unofficial download websites and suspicious advertisements.
Is Coinbase Wallet custodial?
Coinbase Wallet is a self-custody product. Users are responsible for their wallet authentication and recovery information.
What is the recovery phrase?
A recovery phrase is a set of words that can be used to restore access to a supported self-custody wallet. It should be stored securely and never shared.
Can Coinbase recover my wallet phrase?
Coinbase states that it does not have access to a user's recovery phrase and cannot recover it if the phrase is lost. Keeping a secure backup is therefore essential.
Can the extension connect to dapps?
Yes. The browser extension is designed to connect the wallet with compatible decentralized applications, allowing users to review and approve supported onchain actions from the browser.
Start onchain
Explore the Coinbase Wallet extension.
Use the official installation route, secure your recovery information, verify the applications you connect to, and review every transaction before approving it.