How to Connect Coinbase Wallet Extension to Your Browser
Coinbase Wallet extension allows you to securely manage your crypto assets and interact with decentralized applications (dApps) directly from your browser.
Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for "Coinbase Wallet" or visit the direct extension page.
Click "Add to Chrome" and confirm the installation when prompted.
After installation, click the Coinbase Wallet icon in your browser's toolbar.
Choose to either:
- Create a new wallet (you'll get a 12-word recovery phrase)
- Import an existing wallet using your recovery phrase
When visiting a decentralized application (dApp), look for a "Connect Wallet" button.
Select "Coinbase Wallet" from the connection options.
A popup will appear from your extension - confirm the connection.
Visit the Firefox Add-ons store and search for "Coinbase Wallet" or go to the extension page directly.
Click "Add to Firefox" and confirm the installation.
Click the Coinbase Wallet icon in your browser's toolbar.
Choose to create a new wallet or import an existing one using your recovery phrase.
The Coinbase Wallet extension works the same across all browsers. You can:
- View your wallet balance
- Send and receive crypto
- Connect to dApps
- Manage multiple wallets
Since Brave is Chromium-based, you can install from the Chrome Web Store.
Visit the Chrome Web Store and search for "Coinbase Wallet".
Click "Add to Brave" and confirm the installation.
The setup process is identical to Chrome.
After installation, click the wallet icon in your toolbar and follow the prompts to create or import a wallet.
Brave has its own built-in wallet, but you can use both simultaneously:
- Brave Wallet is integrated with Brave features
- Coinbase Wallet offers direct integration with Coinbase services
- You can use both for different purposes
Microsoft Edge can install Chrome extensions.
Visit the Chrome Web Store and search for "Coinbase Wallet".
Click "Add to Chrome" - Edge will prompt you to confirm adding the extension.
After installation, click the puzzle icon in Edge's toolbar.
Find Coinbase Wallet and click the pin icon to keep it visible.
This makes accessing your wallet much easier.
The Coinbase Wallet extension functions the same in Edge as in Chrome.
All features are available including:
- dApp connections
- NFT management
- Token swaps
- Portfolio tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the official Coinbase Wallet extension is safe when downloaded from official stores. It uses the same security standards as the mobile app, with private keys stored locally on your device. Always verify you're downloading the official extension from Coinbase.
Absolutely. You can import your existing mobile wallet into the extension using your 12-word recovery phrase, or vice versa. This gives you access to the same assets from both interfaces.
The Coinbase Wallet extension is officially supported on Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge. Safari support may be limited due to Apple's extension policies.
Extensions typically update automatically. You can manually check for updates in your browser's extension manager. For Chrome: chrome://extensions > Developer mode > Update.