🚀 Coinbase® Extension® | Getting Started® Help Guide

The Coinbase® Extension® is an easy-to-use browser wallet that allows you to securely manage your cryptocurrencies, connect to decentralized applications (dApps), and explore Web3 directly from your browser. Whether you’re swapping tokens, buying NFTs, or using DeFi platforms, the Coinbase® Extension® makes your crypto experience fast, convenient, and secure.

If you’re new to the Coinbase® Wallet Extension®, this step-by-step guide will help you get started quickly.

🛠️ Step 1: Install the Coinbase® Extension®

1. Go to the official website: coinbase.com/wallet
2. Click on Download Extension and choose your browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Brave).
3. Install the Coinbase® Wallet Extension® directly from the Chrome Web Store (verify the source to avoid fake versions).

🔐 Step 2: Create or Import Your Wallet

When you launch the Coinbase® Extension®:

• Click Create New Wallet if you’re starting fresh.
• Click Import Wallet if you have an existing wallet and a 12-word recovery phrase.

✅ Set a strong password to protect your wallet access. ✅ Back up your recovery phrase and store it in a secure offline location. This phrase is the only way to recover your wallet if you lose access.

💸 Step 3: Fund Your Wallet

You can add crypto to your Coinbase® Extension® by:

• Receiving crypto from another wallet (you can copy your wallet address).
• Buying crypto directly via Coinbase exchange and transferring it to your wallet.
• Using decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to swap tokens inside the wallet.

Supported assets include Ethereum (ETH), ERC-20 tokens, and compatible blockchain networks.

🌐 Step 4: Connect to dApps

The Coinbase® Extension® makes it easy to connect to decentralized applications like:

• NFT marketplaces (OpenSea, Rarible)
• DeFi platforms (Uniswap, Aave, Compound)
• Blockchain games and staking platforms

When you visit a supported dApp, simply click Connect Wallet and select Coinbase® Wallet Extension®. You can approve or reject each connection to stay in control.

🔄 Step 5: Swap, Send, and Manage Assets

• Swap Tokens: Exchange cryptocurrencies directly within the extension using decentralized liquidity providers.
• Send Crypto: Transfer tokens securely to another wallet or exchange.
• Track Your Portfolio: Easily manage all your digital assets in one place.

🛡️ Security Tips for Coinbase® Extension®

✔️ Never share your recovery phrase with anyone. ✔️ Always verify website URLs before connecting your wallet. ✔️ Lock your wallet when not in use. ✔️ Only install the extension from the official Coinbase® website or Chrome Web Store.

🎯 Why Use Coinbase® Wallet Extension®?

• ✅ User-friendly and ideal for beginners
• ✅ Secure, non-custodial wallet (you control your assets)
• ✅ Easy connection to Web3, NFTs, and DeFi
• ✅ Backed by the trusted Coinbase® brand
• ✅ Available on both browser and mobile

🌟 Start Your Web3 Journey Today

👉 Visit coinbase.com/wallet to download the Coinbase® Extension® and begin exploring the decentralized world with full security and freedom.

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