Coinbase forgot password - Steps to reset password

Do you remember the password of all your accounts? Is it possible to do so? We don’t think you can remember all of your passwords. We all had forgotten our account passwords someday. Today we will discuss how to change or reset passwords under different circumstances in case of Coinbase forgot password. 

Situation 1 - Resetting if Coinbase forgot Password

This is the case where at the time of Coinbase login you have forgotten your password and now you want to know the steps to reset your password at the time of login. We are here to assist you with the process, just follow our instructions:

On the login page tap the option of forgot password.

Write your registered email address in the text box.

Check your inbox (even your spam folder) and look for the password resetting link sent by Coinbase.

Now click the link given in the email and then follow the further instructions to change the password.

Situation 2 - Changing Password after logging in

In our second situation, a user will only change the password after logging in just because of security reasons. And also it is advised to keep changing your passwords every 6 or 9 months. The password you create should be strong. A strong password contains a combination of both uppercase and lowercase letters, numeric, and the use of one special character. Creating a password with these criteria makes it tough for hackers to crack your account password.

Follow our steps to reset the account password after you have logged into Coinbase:

Tap on the profile option from your homepage.

Press the settings option.

Now, tap on the security option.

Upon clicking the password option, the Change password option will appear.

A dialogue box will appear and it will ask you to enter your current password.

Now, write the new password you want.

A 2-step verification code will be generated, enter the code received and then tap on the continue button.

Your account password has been changed now. Apply this method only if you have logged into your account and have not Coinbase forgot password.

Situation 3 - Change in the email address but the same mobile number

Sometimes a user may change his email address and gets into a situation of Coinbase forgot password. Here is how can you change your password when you no longer have access to the previously linked email address but have the same registered mobile number. Follow our guided steps to know how:

Open the login page of Coinbase.

Again tap on Forgot password.

Two options will be showcased asking you how you want to reset your password. Tap on the via SMS option.

Now, the resetting link will be sent to your mobile number.

Click open the link and then follow the instructions on your screen.

If in any of the above cases, you were unable to find the password resetting email then do make a quick check in your spam folder and if you are still unable to find it then contact the customer services of Coinbase and inform them of your issue.

Final Thoughts

Under some special situations, the option to reset your password will only be accessible to you only if you are trying to reset your password from a recognized device. The device you have used to access your Coinbase account previously. It could happen because of some security reasons. And in some cases, the password resetting process might take up to 24 hours. So don’t panic and wait for some time for the process to be completed.