How to setup 2FA for Coinbase account?
Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Coinbase using an authenticator app.
Download Authenticator App
Before we start, download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.
To setup 2FA for your Coinbase account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Sign in to your account on the Coinbase website.
Select the menu icon in the top-right corner.
Select Accounts.
Select the Security tab to access the security settings page.
Select the 2FA Settings tab.
In Available Methods, select Setup next to the Security Key option.
A QR code containing the secret key will be displayed. Please keep this popup open to complete the setup.
Open our Authenticator App, click the + button at the bottom right of the screen, then hold your device near the computer screen to scan the QR code.
After successfully scanning, a 6-digit code will be shown at the bottom of the screen. Please note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.
Return to the Coinbase webpage, enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 9, and then click "Verify".
Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
Now, you have successfully setup 2FA for your Coinbase account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your Coinbase account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.