• Head to www.coinbase.com and click “Get Started” in the top right corner

• Enter your first and last name, email address , and create a password . For security reasons, we recommend choosing a complex password with numbers, letters, and special symbols. Accept the Terms and Conditions, then click “Create Account” and follow the instructions.

• An email will be sent to the email address that you used to create your account. The link in the email will redirect you to a page where you’ll verify your phone number.
• Enter your number and click “Send Code” to get a seven-digit verification via SMS.
• Enter the code and click “Submit” .

In order to meet KYC requirements and to protect your privacy, financial regulators require personal information when creating an account with Coinbase. Don’t worry, your information is safe – Coinbase is entirely secure and government-trusted. These rules are in place to protect both parties, so go ahead and enter the requested information:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Date of Birth
• Street Address
• Postal Code
• Country
• Unit
• What You Will Use Coinbase For
• Your Source of Funds
• Current Occupation
• Employer

It is important that the information you provide is correct. You will be asked to verify your identity in the form of a driver’s license, passport, or photo ID, so be sure that all the information you enter matches the information on your ID.

• Choose a form of identification you would like to submit to verify your identity.

You can send this document by uploading a PDF or high-quality scan or taking a photo of it using your webcam or mobile device.

After submitting your ID, you’ll be asked to take a picture of yourself for further verification and security.

If possible, find a blank background for this photo. Once your photo is submitted, it’ll take 2-5 minutes for the verification process to complete.

After your identity is verified, you’re ready to start trading and making transactions on Coinbase!