Coinbase Wallet

Connect or sign in to an app with Coinbase Wallet

You can connect or sign in to an app using Coinbase Wallet’s app explorer or a smart wallet.

Connecting to an app on a different device using the Coinbase Wallet mobile app is no longer supported.

You’ll need to reconnect if:

  • You previously connected to an app or wallet.coinbase.com using an external desktop or mobile browser using a QR code.

  • You need to sign transactions started in an external desktop or mobile browser.

  • You’re attempting to scan a QR code to connect an app or sign in to wallet.coinbase.com.

Options for connecting to an app


Use the Coinbase Wallet app explorer

  1. Open the Coinbase Wallet app on your mobile device.

  2. Select .

  3. Select the app you want to connect from the list, or manually enter the URL in the address field, and follow the prompts.

To sign a transaction, connect to your app in your app explorer, then re-initiate and confirm the transaction.


Use a smart wallet

If you already have a smart wallet:

  1. Open the app you want to connect to in your browser, and select Coinbase Wallet as the connection method.

  2. Select Sign in or connect wallet, then choose Passkey.

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your smart wallet. 

To sign a transaction, sign in to your smart wallet, then re-initiate and confirm the transaction.

If you don’t have a smart wallet:

  1. Go to wallet.coinbase.com and follow the set up prompts.

  2. Select the Apps tab and choose the app you want to connect. 

    • Smart wallets aren’t compatible with all apps or networks.


Use a browser on the same mobile device

  1. Open a different browser on your mobile device and go to the app you want to connect.

  2. Select Coinbase Wallet as the connection method, and choose Sign in or connect wallet.

  3. Select Mobile app.

  4. Open the app you just connected.

    • If you’re signed in to the Coinbase Wallet mobile app: The app you want to connect will open and connect to your Coinbase Wallet app explorer.

    • If you don’t have the Coinbase Wallet mobile app: Follow the prompts to download the app.