Coinbase
Coinbase is an application that allows you to connect to traditional fiat infrastructure and deposit fiat (USD or Euros, for example) for conversion into Ethereum and transfer to your Ethereum wallet.
Create a Coinbase account
Visit Coinbase’s official guide on https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/getting-started-with-coinbase/create-a-coinbase-account. Make sure Coinbase is offered in your country.
Deposit fiat into your Coinbase account
Depositing fiat is necessary in order to purchase Ethereum. The possibilities vary depending on your country and currency. Specifics can be found here: https://www.coinbase.com/places
In addition to depositing directly through the mobile application, deposits can also can also be completed using the following steps:
Visit pro.coinbase.com/trade
Select "Deposit" on the lower left of the screen
Select the currency you want to deposit
Select the payment method tab, then From, then Add Account
You will be directed to Coinbase.com to complete the payment verification process
Buying Ethereum
Once your Coinbase account is funded with fiat, follow Coinbase's guide for purchasing Ethereum, linked here: https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/trading-and-funding/buying-selling-or-converting-crypto/how-do-i-buy-digital-currency
Transfer Ethereum from Coinbase to Metamask
Copy your Metamask Ethereum wallet address by clicking "Account 1" in the Metamask extension
On Coinbase, select "Send/Receive" in the top right corner
Select "Send"
Select to "pay with" Ethereum. You may specify the amount in terms of Ethereum or fiat.
Paste your Metamask address in the "To" field.
Click "Continue"
Confirm the transaction
Check your Metamask wallet for the receieved funds. This may take time to process.
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