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Learn the exact steps to create a Coinbase account, from entering your name and email to completing ID verification and adding a payment method.
Coinbase opened its registration portal on Coinbase.com, where new users can create an account by filling out a short form and confirming their email, a process that takes minutes but unlocks access to buying Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto assets [2].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Sign‑up page | Coinbase.com “Sign Up” button |
| Required fields | First name, last name, email, password |
| Verification step | Upload government‑issued ID (passport, driver’s licence, etc.) |
| Payment method | Link a bank account, debit/credit card or PayPal after verification |
Visit Coinbase.com and click the Sign Up button in the top‑right corner. A form appears asking for your legal first and last name, a valid email address, and a password that mixes upper‑ and lower‑case letters with at least one number [2]. After checking the “I am not a robot” reCAPTCHA box and agreeing to the User Agreement, you press Create Account. Coinbase then sends a confirmation email; clicking the link activates the account and moves you to the next stage [2].
Once the account is active, you are prompted to verify your identity. The platform offers several document types—passport, driver’s licence or other government‑issued ID. You hold the document up to your webcam, take a snapshot, and submit it for review, a process that can take from a few days to over a week [2]. After verification, you can add a payment method. Linking a bank account incurs a two‑day (or longer) waiting period before it can be used for trades, while debit/credit cards and PayPal enable near‑instant purchases [2].
New Coinbase accounts start with a $300 weekly buy limit, which can be raised by completing profile details, making regular small purchases, or simply aging the account [2]. Adding a phone number triggers an SMS code verification, further securing the profile. New users who join via an existing member’s invitation receive $10 worth of Bitcoin for both the referrer and the newcomer once the new account spends over $100 [2].
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Initial buy limit | $300 per week |
| Referral bonus | $10 Bitcoin for both parties after $100 spend |
| Verification time | Several days to over a week |
The sign‑up flow shows how Coinbase balances regulatory compliance with a user‑friendly onboarding experience, but the speed of identity verification and the initial buying cap remain key friction points for newcomers.
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