With a crypto account, password security is not just about privacy — it is about money that can vanish in an irreversible transaction. A compromised Coinbase login can drain your wallet with no bank to call for a refund, which is exactly why it deserves your strongest protection. Our GetMyPassword team covers how to change your Coinbase password, reset it when locked out, and lock the account down properly.
Change your password in security settings
- Sign in at coinbase.com and open Settings.
- Go to the Security (or Password) section.
- Select Change password, enter your current password, then the new one.
- Save — you may be asked to confirm with your two-factor code.
Because crypto transactions cannot be reversed, give this account a password far stronger than you would use anywhere else — long, random, and unique.
Reset a forgotten password
On the sign-in page click Forgot password? and enter your email. Coinbase sends a reset link; open it and create a new password. For security, Coinbase often pauses withdrawals for 24–48 hours after a password reset — an intentional safeguard, not a glitch, that gives you time to react if the reset was not you.
Two-factor and anti-phishing are essential
For crypto, SMS codes are not enough — enable an authenticator app or a hardware security key, which resist SIM-swap attacks. Watch for phishing: fake “Coinbase security” emails and lookalike sites are the top way accounts are stolen. Only ever log in by typing the address yourself, never through a link in a message.
With a bank, fraud can often be reversed. With crypto, a thief who logs in and withdraws is gone for good. That single difference is why your exchange account needs your very best password and strongest 2FA.
Secure it with a unique generated password
Give Coinbase a long, random password that exists nowhere else, created with our password generator, and store it in a password manager. Combined with an authenticator app or security key and a healthy suspicion of links, this keeps your funds where they belong — under your control.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my Coinbase password if I forgot it?
On the sign-in page click “Forgot password?”, enter your email, and follow the reset link Coinbase sends. After a reset, withdrawals may be paused for 24–48 hours as a security measure.
Why are my Coinbase withdrawals paused after a password change?
It is a deliberate safeguard. Pausing withdrawals for 24–48 hours after a password reset gives you time to respond if someone else changed your password, protecting your funds from immediate theft.
What is the best two-factor method for Coinbase?
A hardware security key is strongest, followed by an authenticator app. Avoid SMS codes where possible, since they are vulnerable to SIM-swap attacks that specifically target crypto accounts.