How to create a Coinbase Account

How to create a Coinbase Account

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Coinbase is one of the easiest ways to buy Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Cash (Bcash). After creating an account on the Coinbase website, users can purchase these cryptocurrencies with their credit card or bank account in much the same way an online purchase is made on Amazon.

No advanced knowledge of cryptocurrency is required to use Coinbase which is why so many choose to use it to get their first batch of Bitcoin or other cryptocoins. Here's how to get started.

Coinbase Account Registration

• In your web browser of choice, go to Coinbase.com and click on the Sign Up button in the top-right corner.
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• A form will appear with fields for your first and last name, your email address, and a password. Make sure to use your real name as shown on your passport or drivers license as using an alias could delay the confirmation of your identity later on. Double-check that your email is written correctly as well.
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• Choose your password. Make sure to use a combination of upper and lowercase letters in addition to at least one number.
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• Check the I am not a robot reCAPTCHA security box and the User Agreement and Privacy Policy check box.
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• Press the Create Account button.
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• A confirmation email will now be sent to your chosen email address. Visit your email inbox and open the email. Within it should be a confirmation link. Clicking on it will open a new browser window which will activate your Coinbase account.
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• You will now be presented with a set of steps for confirming your identity. You can skip this for now and do it later but it is worth setting up as the more information you give them, the more cryptocurrency you'll be allowed to buy per week and the more secure your account will become.

Confirming Your Identity on Coinbase

Coinbase will give you the option to confirm your identity via several methods during the account creation process and afterward in the Settings > Security options in your Coinbase Dashboard. You can access these options at any time.

Confirming your identity on Coinbase can help increase your buy limit (the amount of cryptocurrency you can purchase on a weekly basis) and can also improve your account's security. Here's what you'll be asked for either from the link in the account confirmation email you would have been sent after creating your Coinbase account or in your Dashboard security settings.

Phone Number: Confirming your phone number is a very simple process. You'll be asked to select which country your number is registered in and for the number itself. After submitting this information, Coinbase will load a second webpage and will send an SMS to your mobile with a code. Enter this code in the verification field on the new page and click the blue Verify Phone Number button.

Address: You will be asked to fill in your residential address after confirming your phone number in the initial account setup or in Settings > My Profile section of the Dashboard after logging in. As with other account information, it's important to be truthful here. The Country field, in particular, is very important as it will determine which financial services you can use on Coinbase and how much you can buy or sell.

Document Verification: After the address section in the initial account setup, you'll be asked to confirm your identity by sharing copies of government-approved ID such as a passport, proof of age card, or drivers license. The requested documents will vary depending on which country you're based in. If you skipped this option initially, you will be reminded to submit this information in your Coinbase Dashboard after logging in. You can also find the option to submit your documents via Settings > Limits.

In the account setup, you will be shown a blue button that says Start verification. Press it to begin the process.

After beginning the document verification process, you will be given a choice of two to three document types. Click on the one that you wish to use such as your passport or drivers license.

The next screen will have a camera feature that will enable your device's webcam. Hold your ID in front of your webcam and press the Take snapshot button to take a photo of it.

A preview of the photo taken will soon display on the page. If the photo is clear and shows your face and all of the necessary text, press the Finish & start verification button. If you want to redo your photo, simply press the Take another snapshot button to try again. You can try as many times as you like.

Coinbase can take several days to over a week to verify your submitted document.