<p>I've experienced the same problem. I can assume that you're creating API keys at <a href="https://coinbase.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://coinbase.com/</a>. </p>

<p>The passphrase is related to updates they made so far and you have to create API keys at <a href="https://pro.coinbase.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://pro.coinbase.com/</a></p>

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I tried creating an API key there, I see no option anywhere for a passphrase...
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<p>When trying to access the Coinbase API I am getting a header required: passphrase error.</p>

<p>How do I create a passphrase?</p>

<p>On the GDAX website, it states you create your passphrase when you create an API key, however, I just created a new Coinbase API key and could not see any option to create a passphrase.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance</p>

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Passphrase header - Coinbase API
Victor
# Passphrase header - Coinbase API

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-02-15)

When trying to access the Coinbase API I am getting a header required: passphrase error.

How do I create a passphrase?

On the GDAX website, it states you create your passphrase when you create an API key, however, I just created a new Coinbase API key and could not see any option to create a passphrase.

Thanks in advance

**Tags:** api, coinbase.com


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2018-10-05. Score: 1

I've experienced the same problem. I can assume that you're creating API keys at <https://coinbase.com/>.

The passphrase is related to updates they made so far and you have to create API keys at <https://pro.coinbase.com/>

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> **username_2**: I tried creating an API key there, I see no option anywhere for a passphrase...  

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