Things to know before creating the account:
Be at least 18 years old (they’’ll ask for proof)
A government-issued photo ID (they don’t accept passport cards)
A computer or smartphone connected to the internet
A phone number connected to your smartphone (they’'ll send SMS text messages)
The latest version of your browser (they 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
Note: They don’t recommend accessing Coinbase through a browser on your mobile device.
Using the Coinbase app
Select Create free account
Enter your first name, last name, and email address and select Continue.
Create a password that meets the criteria listed and select Create account.
Coinbase will send a verification email to your registered email address.
Using a desktop browser
Select Sign up.
Follow the prompts and select Get started.
You’ll be asked to provide your legal name as it appears on your government-issued ID (They’ll ask for proof later in the process), the email address you’d like to use, and to create a password.
Read the User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
Coinbase will send a verification email to your registered email address.
2. Verify your email
Select Verify Email Address in the email you received from Coinbase.com. This email will be from [email protected].
Enter the code on the email verification screen.
3. Verify your phone number
You'll need the smartphone and phone number associated with your Coinbase account in order to successfully complete 2-step verification.
Sign in to Coinbase. You’ll be prompted to add a phone number.
Select your country.
Enter the mobile number.
Click Send Code (computer) or tap Continue (mobile).
Enter the seven-digit code Coinbase texted to your phone number on file.
Click Submit or tap Continue.
If you did not receive the code, select Resend-SMS.
4. Add your personal information
Enter the information shown on your valid government-issued photo ID—you’ll need to submit a photo of this ID later.
First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
Address
You’ll also need to answer the following questions:
What do you use Coinbase for?
What is your source of funds?
Current Occupation
Employer
Last 4 digits of SSN
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 bank account.
5. Verify your identity
Sign in to your Coinbase account.
Complete ID verification:
For US, Non-US customers (if not listed below)
For UK customers
For EU customers
For German customers
Recommended: Set up a 2-step verification app (TOTP) to help protect against unauthorized account access.
6. Link a payment method
Choose your country below to learn which payment methods are available in your country.
For US customers
For UK customers
For EU customers