What is Coinbase Wallet?
Coinbase Wallet is a self-custody crypto wallet that helps you manage supported digital assets and connect to parts of the decentralized web. “Self-custody” means you control the wallet’s recovery phrase—not a company acting as custodian.
That distinction matters. Your recovery phrase is the master key to your wallet. Anyone who gets it may be able to access your assets, and losing it can mean losing access. Write it down and keep it somewhere private and offline.
Think of your wallet less like an account—and more like the keyring you carry into Web3.
What does the Coinbase Wallet Extension do?
The Coinbase Wallet Extension brings wallet features into a compatible desktop browser. It can help you connect to supported decentralized apps, review requests, and manage your Web3 activity without leaving the page.
A connection request is not the same as a transaction approval. Read what an app is asking for, check the site address, and pause if a prompt feels unexpected. You can disconnect apps you no longer use.
Bookmark official wallet resources directly. Search ads and lookalike sites can imitate familiar brands.
Set up slowly. Keep control.
When setting up Coinbase Wallet or its extension, take a moment to confirm you’re using an authentic source. Create a unique password for the device, back up the recovery phrase offline, and never enter it into a website or share it in a message.
- ✓ Keep your recovery phrase private and offline.
- ✓ Check URLs and transaction details before approving.
- ✓ Be wary of unsolicited support messages and giveaways.
- ✓ Remember: crypto transactions are often irreversible.