Setting up Trusona for Coinbase using 2-Step Verification with TOTP

This guide details the steps required to set up Trusona as a 2-step verification authenticator with TOTP for Coinbase

By Trusona Engineering
Updated Jun 8, 2020

• 1. Log in to Coinbase
• 2. Settings Navigation
• 3. Authenticato App Checkbox

Installing the Trusona App

Before you get started with the instructions below you'll need to install and register with the Trusona App.

1. Download the Trusona App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Follow the registration steps in the App.
3. Verify your email by clicking the link from Trusona.
4. You're setup and ready to go!

Coinbase 2-Step Verification Quickguide

1. Log in to Coinbase

Log in to Coinbase

Coinbase logo

2. Settings Navigation

From the homepage, please navigate over to your account settings. You can also click HERE for fast access

3. Authenticato App Checkbox

Locate the Authenticator App checkbox to enable 2-Step Verification

You will also be prompted to save backup codes for account access should you not have access to the app. Make sure to store them someplace securely.

PLEASE NOTE: Enabling 2-step verification with the Trusona authenticator app (or any other) will automatically disable both the SMS & Authy token security features, and no longer work for your account.

If you happen to disable the Authentication App security feature, Coinbase will automatically enable SMS codes again by default.

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