If you didn’t already install Metamask, this post will help you do that.
Come back to this page when you’re all set. You’ll see that the process takes very little time and sets you up for the rest of your Ethereum journey.
Done installing Metamask? OK, so now:
Step 1: Click on the Metamask icon and enter your password

Step 2: Select “Ethereum Main Net” as your network

Step 3: Unlock your account by entering your Main Net password

Step 4: Click the “Buy” button

Step 5: Select “Coinbase” then “Continue to Coinbase”

Step 6: Type the amount of Ether you need to buy + your email address

Step 7: Enter your name and state (US only at this time)

Step 8: Enter the security code Coinbase sent you via email

Step 9: Punch in your phone number

Step 10: Coinbase will now text you a security code

Step 11: Identity Verification (1)

Step 12: Identity Verification (2)

Step 12: Snail Mail verification

Step 13: Payment method

Step 14: Confirm purchase

Step 15: You’re done!

Now that you own Eth currency, spending it is an option, or keeping it…
In either case, it’s waiting for you in your Metamask wallet.