If you need help enabling these features, please review this support article outlining the necessary steps. Security keys and TOTP can both be enabled in your account’s security settings. By using TOTP, you are drastically reducing your chances of your account being compromised. If you’re not ready to invest in a security key, or just don’t want to use one, the next best option is Time-based One Time Password (TOTP) with a mobile authenticator app such as Duo or Google Authenticator. If you do not currently own a security key, Yubico is a popular choice. You can read more about why we consider security keys as the gold standard of account security here. We strongly recommend using a security key to protect all of your online accounts including Coinbase, Gmail, Facebook, Dropbox, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Use the strongest form of 2-step verification Coinbase employees will NEVER ask for your password.

Important: Never disclose your password to anyone. However, be careful and do not choose a phrase from a book or a movie as hackers have access to sophisticated databases of such quotes.įor more password related information or to see how strong your current password is, see our Password FAQ. If you don't want to use a password manager, use a passphrase (a sentence or group of four or more words) for your account. We also recommend using a password manager like 1Password, or Dashlane to easily generate and securely store unique passwords for all of your online accounts. Never use the same password twice across your online accounts! To make it easy on you, here is the password reset link so you can strengthen your password now. Use a password that is long, random, and unique to your Coinbase account. Here are some actionable steps that you can take to help safeguard your investment and keep your account safe from unauthorized access. Coinbase takes extensive security measures to ensure your account and cryptocurrency investment remains as safe as possible, but ultimately, security is a shared responsibility.

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