The Base app is an all-in-one app that lets you create, earn, trade, discover builder projects and chat with friends all in one place.
Base is built on the Farcaster, Zora and XMTP protocols and doesn't require a Coinbase account.
Create a Base account
Download and open the Base app.
Select Create Account.
Enter your email address and follow the instructions to enter your one-time passcode (OTP).
Alternatively, select Sign In with a Passkey to create an account with passkeys.
Claim your Basename (your unique identifier).
If you have Farcaster installed, you can connect your Farcaster identity instead.
Enter a display name. This is how you'll appear to others in the app. You can change it at any time.
Upload or take a profile photo and enter your profile information and a theme colour.
Switch between Legacy and Base mode
Base mode is the new Base app experience powered by smart wallets that enables advanced features: trade with lower network fees, earn from your content, chat and trade with friends.
If you already have a wallet on the legacy Base app (formerly Coinbase Wallet), you can return to the legacy experience by switching off Base mode.
Your existing wallet and its assets are still accessible, but are not visible in Base mode until you upgrade your wallet. Assets that are not supported in the Base app can still be accessed by reverting to the legacy experience using the Base mode switcher.
To switch between legacy experience and Base mode:
Upgrade your wallet for access to the Base mode switcher.
Select your profile photo to open the sidebar menu.
Toggle the Base mode switcher on for Base mode and off for the legacy mode.