Create a Coinbase account

Always check that automated emails are coming from '[email protected]' or another valid Coinbase email address. Do not reply to or click on any links in emails without a valid address to complete your account setup.

Get started

To invest, trade, and store supported cryptocurrencies on Coinbase, as well as do much more, get started here. For more information on all the services available in Coinbase supported countries, visit the Supported Countries page.

What you'll need

  • Be at least 18 years old (we’ll ask for proof)

  • A valid photo ID

  • Your Personal Account Number (PAN) information

  • A computer or smartphone connected to the internet

  • A phone number connected to your smartphone (we'll 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

Coinbase doesn’t charge a fee to create or maintain your Coinbase account. Learn about pricing and fees.

1. Create your account

Go to https://www.coinbase.com from a browser on your computer, or download and open the  Coinbase app on Android or iOS to get started.

Note: We don’t recommend accessing Coinbase through a browser on your mobile device. 

  1. Click or tap Get started.

  2. Accurately enter the following up-to-date information to avoid any issues.

    • Legal full name (we’ll ask for proof)

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

    • Password (memorize your password)

    • Your state of residence (we’ll ask for proof)

  3. Read the User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

  4. Check the box and click Create account (computer) or tap SIGN UP (mobile app) if you agree.

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

2. Verify your email

  1. Select Verify Email Address in the email you received from Coinbase.com. This email will be from [email protected].  

  2. Click the link in the email to return to Coinbase.com. 

  3. Sign back in using the email and password you recently entered to complete the email verification process.

Use the smartphone and phone number associated with your Coinbase account in order to successfully complete 2-step verification.

3. Verify your phone number

  1. Sign in to Coinbase. You'll be prompted to enter a phone number.

  2. Select your country.

  3. Enter the mobile number.

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

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

  6. Click Submit or tap Continue.

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

4. Add your personal information

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

    • First Name (legal)

    • Last Name (legal)

    • Date of Birth

    • Personal Account Number (PAN)

    • Name on your PAN card

  2. You’ll also need to provide the following information:

    • What you use Coinbase for

    • Your source of funds

    • Employment status

    • Address

    • PAN information

  3. Select Continue to finish the process.

This completes the application process. Please wait until you receive further instructions via email. You can learn more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy.

To buy and sell supported crypto, and send and receive through Coinbase.com, you’ll need to next verify your identity and add a payment method.

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.

6. Link a Payment Method

Learn which payment methods are available in your country. 

For more information on all the services available in Coinbase supported countries, please visit our Supported Countries page.

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