Overview
This document explains how to securely access your Coinbase trading account following the migration of Coinbase Pro to Coinbase Advanced/Advanced Trade, details login and account security best practices, and links to official resources you should bookmark. If you previously used Coinbase Pro, note that Coinbase migrated those capabilities and users to Coinbase Advanced (Advanced Trade); old Coinbase Pro web and mobile logins were phased out during the migration.
Why this matters
Login security is the first line of defense for any crypto portfolio. Strong logins protect your funds and your identity, and allow you to react safely during market events. Equally important: know where to check system status and official communications so you don't fall for phishing or impersonation attempts.
Quick snapshot
- Platform status: Check Coinbase's official status page before trading or reporting issues.
- Login endpoint: Use Coinbase's official sign-in endpoint only — never follow random links from messages.
- Migration note: Coinbase Pro users were migrated to Advanced Trade — historical Pro records are available via account statements as directed by Coinbase.
Login best practices (step-by-step)
1. Use the official signin URL
Always navigate directly to Coinbase using a bookmark or type the domain into the address bar. Avoid clicking unknown links in email or messages. If you must follow an email link, verify the message in your Coinbase account or via official support pages.
2. Strong, unique password
Use a password manager and a long, unique passphrase. Do not reuse passwords between exchanges or other financial sites.
3. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Enable two-step verification. Prefer hardware security keys (passkeys / U2F / WebAuthn) where supported. Avoid SMS 2FA unless no stronger option is available. Coinbase strongly recommends passkeys and hardware keys for improved account resilience.
4. Security Prompt & phishing awareness
Use Coinbase's Security Prompt and watch for odd or urgent requests. Coinbase will never ask you to move funds to new addresses for support reasons or request your password directly.
Account recovery & protection
Recovery checklist
- Keep your contact email up-to-date; use a separate, secured email for Coinbase.
- Secure and back up any seed phrases offline if using a Coinbase Wallet.
- Record and test your hardware key or passkey recovery procedures.
What changed: Coinbase Pro → Advanced Trade
Coinbase announced and completed a phased migration of Coinbase Pro into Coinbase Advanced (Advanced Trade). After the migration, Coinbase Pro web and mobile login support was removed and users are encouraged to use Advanced Trade for all order and trading activities. Historical Pro data remains accessible via account statements and official support pages.
Programmatic access & APIs
If you use programmatic access (APIs) for trading, use Coinbase's official Exchange API and Developer Docs. Review API key permissions frequently, rotate keys, and scope keys to the minimum permissions required. For FIX or market data integrations, consult Coinbase's published API docs for the most current gateway guidance.
Operational hygiene & platform checks
Before critical actions
- Check the official status page for outages or degraded performance.
- Confirm you are on the official domain (HTTPS + valid certificate).
- Watch official social channels or the Coinbase Blog for important security or product announcements.
Common scams & red flags
Be wary of impersonation scams, fake support calls, “account recovery” requests that ask you to move funds, and SMS links. Coinbase never calls to request funds or private keys. If someone asks for your password, secret code, or instructs you to transfer funds for "security" — stop and verify via official channels. (See official security tips.)
Designing your internal checklist
- Bookmark official signin & status pages.
- Confirm contact email and phone are secure.
- Enable hardware keys or passkeys and store recovery safely.
- Monthly: review open API keys and revoke unused keys.
Presentation summary
In short: don’t rely on legacy Coinbase Pro links — use Coinbase Advanced / Advanced Trade for trading, strengthen login security with hardware keys or passkeys, and always check official status and help pages before raising alerts or clicking unknown links.