The practical wallet guide

Get to know your wallet extension.

Straightforward notes on the Coinbase Wallet browser extension, from the first setup steps to the details worth checking before you connect.

Independent educational resource · Not affiliated with Coinbase

Wallet tools change. A clear understanding of the basics helps you slow down, check the details, and make your own informed decisions.

A useful place to begin

Wallet basics, in plain language.

01 Getting oriented

Understand what a browser wallet does and which details to verify before you begin.

02 Before you connect

Learn why it helps to check the site address and understand a wallet request before approving it.

03 Protecting access

Build safer habits around the sensitive information that controls a self-custody wallet.

Check the source

Product names, availability, and screens can change. Our guides point you back to Coinbase Help for current setup and security instructions.