Secure your account
You can temporarily lock your account from a web browser or the Coinbase mobile app (these are the quickest methods), over the phone, or by submitting a customer support form.
Web
To lock your account from a web browser:
From your account settings, select the Security tab.
Scroll to See something unusual? at the bottom of the page and select Lock your account.
Review the Are you sure? warning and select Yes, lock my account.
Mobile app
To lock your account from the Coinbase mobile app:
From the menu, tap Profile & Settings.
Scroll down to Security and tap Lock my account.
Review the Are you sure? warning and select Yes, lock my account.
Call Coinbase Support to lock your account yourself using our automated system or to get help from a live agent. If you’re traveling abroad, call the local phone number in your country of residence.
Toll-free phone number | Local phone number | Hours of operation |
|---|---|---|
000 8000503236 | +91 1171279859 | 24/7 |
To report the suspected account compromise through the Support Form:
Select Account Compromised and Unauthorized Accounts under Please select the topic you need help with.
Continue to choose the most applicable topics.
Fill out the rest of the form and select Submit.
Select Yes if you'd like Coinbase Support to temporarily disable your account when prompted.
Important: Once you've locked your account, you'll be required to complete account access steps to get back in.
Secure your email
Hackers may compromise your email to gain access to your Coinbase account or to try to block Coinbase emails from getting to you.
Check if you can still sign in to your email.
If your email has been compromised, you'll need to contact your email provider to shut down your account or change your email password.
Change your email password if you still have access to the email account.
Turn on 2-step verification if you don’t already have it set-up.
If you're not receiving expected emails from Coinbase, see troubleshooting Coinbase emails.
Secure your bank account
It's important to update the passwords on the bank account linked to your Coinbase account. If your bank account has been compromised, you'll need to contact your bank. Make sure you have 2-step verification set up and turned on for your bank account.
Secure your mobile phone
A phone-based attack (also known as SIM-swap or phone-port attack) occurs when an attacker has their target's phone number transferred to a mobile device under the attacker's control.
Learn more about making your account secure.
Report unauthorized transactions
If you see unauthorized transactions on a bank statement or on your Coinbase account, you can report them.
Contact Coinbase Support
If you'd like Coinbase Support to temporarily disable your account, contact support.
Contact your local authorities
If funds were removed from your Coinbase account by a third-party without your permission, contact your local authorities and file a police report. Have the authorities contact Coinbase directly. Coinbase is committed to full cooperation in all law-enforcement investigations.
