Coinbase passkey setup guide for using a Cryptnox FIDO2 security key card

How to setup Cryptnox FIDO2 card for Coinbase

Step by step tutorial

Passkey Support Across Operating Systems and Web Browsers:


The availability of passkey support may vary based on the operating system and web browser in use.


  • MacOS: Passkey support is available in browsers such as Safari and Firefox.
  • Windows: Most modern web browsers provide passkey support.
    Mobile devices: It is recommended to use the mobile web version of the service, as many applications redirect users to a mobile browser to complete the
    passkey setup process.
Coinbase passkey setup Step 11 account security menu screenshot

Before you start

Before you start, make sure you have a contactless reader that is compatible with ISO 14443 for contactless or ISO 7816 for contact reader.

How to setup Cryptnox FIDO2 card for Coinbase

Step 1

Log in to your Coinbase account.
Go to Security > 2FA Settings > Passkey and then select it.

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Step 2

Select “Add a passkey”.
In this example, we are using “Add a backup passkey” though the process should be the same.

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Step 3

Select “Continue”.

Coinbase passkey setup Step 12 passkey option screen in account settings

Step 4

A windows security pop-ups will appear. Click ‘OK’.

Coinbase passkey setup Step 14 confirmation prompt for the account

Step 5

Add your PIN number.

Coinbase passkey setup Step 15 registration screen shown in the guide

Step 6

The system will prompt the available options to setup a passkey. Ensure to select the “Security key” and select “Next”.

Coinbase passkey setup Step 20 success screen after adding the passkey

Step 7

Then select “OK” from the pop up again to proceed.

Coinbase passkey setup Step 16 progress screen during account configuration

Step 8

The system will prompt the message to setup the security key. While the prompt is opening, place the card on the contactless reader.

Coinbase passkey setup Step 18 authentication prompt on the mobile screen

Step 9

Once the card is registered properly, the system will ask you to put the PIN. Once you put in the PIN, select “OK” and in the next pop up, select “OK” again

Important: Ensure you remember your PIN. It is advisable to save it securely or write it down in a safe place. You will need this PIN the next time you log in to a site where you have set up passkey authentication.

Coinbase passkey setup Step 19 verification screen for completing registration

Step 10

You have successfully setup the Cryptnox FIDO2 passkey on Coinbase.
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