Coinbase Wallet
Extension: the guide.

What is the Coinbase
Wallet Extension?

A browser wallet provides an interface for managing supported blockchain accounts and interacting with compatible online applications. Coinbase Wallet has offered self-custody tools that let users control their wallet credentials rather than relying entirely on a centralized exchange account.

The browser extension concept allows a wallet to communicate with supported decentralized applications, often called dApps. Depending on the network and application, interactions may include reviewing token balances, connecting an account, viewing digital collectibles, or preparing a transaction for approval.

Getting started with
a browser wallet

Before setting up a wallet, make sure you’re using a compatible browser and a trusted computer. Begin at the official Coinbase Wallet website and follow its current instructions to locate the appropriate wallet product.

1. 01

   Visit the official Coinbase Wallet website.

2. 02

   Review available wallet products and compatibility information.

3. 03

   Follow official instructions to access or install supported wallet software.

4. 04

   Create a new wallet or restore an existing one using its documented process.

5. 05

   Review security information before connecting to websites or blockchain apps.

Avoid sponsored search results, unfamiliar download pages, and unsolicited installation help. A convincing logo or familiar product name does not prove a site or extension is genuine.

Self-custody &
wallet recovery

Self-custody means you are responsible for protecting the credentials that control your wallet. Depending on the wallet’s design, recovery may rely on a recovery phrase or another supported backup method.

Anyone who obtains the necessary secret credentials may be able to gain control of the associated assets. Store recovery information securely and privately, and never share it with a person claiming to be a support agent.

Connect with decentralized
applications

Web3 applications use blockchain networks to provide services such as decentralized exchanges, digital collectibles, blockchain games, and decentralized finance tools. A compatible wallet can serve as the connection point between your account and these services.

When a website requests a wallet connection, review the address and confirm you intended to visit it. Connecting an account does not mean you should approve every transaction or permission request presented afterward.

Read transaction details carefully. Check the network, requested permissions, recipient information, and potential fees before confirming. Disconnect sessions you no longer need when your wallet supports that option.

Tokens & digital
collectibles

Blockchain wallets may support different token standards, networks, and digital collectibles. What appears in a wallet depends on the software, network, asset type, and available indexing services.

Before receiving or sending an asset, verify that the destination supports the same blockchain network and token standard. Similar token names can exist on different networks, and a transfer to an incompatible destination can result in lost access to funds.

When a wallet connection
doesn’t work

First confirm that you’re using a supported browser and a currently available wallet product. Check your network selection, reload the legitimate website, and review the wallet’s documented troubleshooting instructions.

If a transaction remains pending, avoid repeatedly submitting new transactions without understanding the original transaction’s status. Network congestion, insufficient fees, or application-specific issues may affect processing.

For product-specific help, start with Coinbase Help ↗ and verify that the guidance applies to your particular wallet product.