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How Do I Connect Coinbase to Google Authenticator?

If you own a smartphone, there’s a good chance you already use Google Authenticator to secure your online accounts. The app, which is available for both iOS and Android, generates a unique code that you must enter in addition to your username and password when logging in.

This code changes every 30 seconds, so even if someone manages to steal your password, they won’t be able to log in without also having your phone.

Coinbase is a popular cryptocurrency exchange that allows you to buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies. Like any other online account, you’ll need to create a username and password to log in.

In addition, Coinbase also offers 2-factor authentication (2FA) to help keep your account secure.

If you want to use Google Authenticator as your 2FA method on Coinbase, here’s what you need to do:

First, open the Google Authenticator app on your phone and tap the “+” icon in the top-right corner. This will bring up a list of options for adding a new account.

Select “Manual Entry” and then type in “Coinbase” as the name of the account.

NOTE: Warning: Before connecting your Coinbase account to Google Authenticator, it is important to understand the security risks associated with this process. Google Authenticator is an additional layer of security and it is strongly recommended that you set up two-factor authentication with a trusted device. Additionally, you should always take precautions to ensure that your device and authentication codes remain secure.

Next, open Coinbase in your web browser and log in to your account. Click on the “Security” tab and then scroll down to the “Two-Factor Authentication” section.

Click on the “Enable Authy” button.

A pop-up window will appear with instructions for setting up Authy. First, enter your phone number and then select whether you want to receive your codes via text message or voice call.

Authy will then give you a 6-digit code; enter this code into the “Authy 6-digit code” field on Coinbase and click “Enable Authy.”.

Once Authy is set up, you’ll need to generate a new code every time you want to log in to Coinbase. To do this, open Authy and tap the Coinbase account; this will bring up a 6-digit code that changes every 30 seconds.

Enter this code into the “2FA Code” field on Coinbase and click “Verify.

And that’s it! You’ve now set up 2-factor authentication on Coinbase using Google Authenticator.

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