2FA Setup Guide

How to enable 2FA for your Coinbase account

Updated June 5, 2026

Two-factor authentication (2FA) protects your Coinbase account even if your password leaks. Follow the steps below to generate Coinbase verification codes with the Authenticator App on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Download Authenticator App
Download Authenticator App from the App Store on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. It's free and no sign-up is required.
Open Coinbase security settings
Sign in to Coinbase and go to “Settings” → “Security”.
Select the authenticator app method
Under “2-step verification”, click “Manage” and choose “Authenticator app” as your verification method. Coinbase will show a QR code.
Scan the QR code with Authenticator App
Open Authenticator App, tap the + button and scan the QR code shown by Coinbase. If you can't scan it, choose the manual option on Coinbase and type the setup key into the app instead.
Enter the 6-digit verification code
Type the 6-digit code from Authenticator App back into Coinbase to confirm the setup. The code refreshes every 30 seconds.
Save your backup codes
If Coinbase offers backup or recovery codes, download or write them down and store them somewhere safe. They let you regain access if you ever lose your device.