Follow these clear steps to sign in to Coinbase, enable two-factor authentication (2FA), and protect your crypto holdings from unauthorized access.
Always use coinbase.com or the official mobile app. Check the URL and HTTPS lock before entering credentials.
Type your registered email and strong password. Avoid copy-pasting from shared files—type it in directly if possible.
Approve the sign-in using your authenticator app or SMS code. Authenticator apps (TOTP) are safer than SMS.
After login, check the security settings and recent activity for unknown devices and revoke as needed.
Keep large holdings in a hardware wallet for stronger protection.
Where supported, use fingerprint or face unlock for faster secure access.
Store recovery phrases offline, never on cloud storage or screenshots.
SMS is better than nothing but vulnerable to SIM swapping. Use an authenticator app or hardware key (U2F) if possible.
Use the official password reset flow from coinbase.com and follow support guidance for account recovery.
Check the domain carefully, look for misspellings, avoid links from untrusted emails, and ensure HTTPS is present.