Bring password security home with the Bitwarden family plan

Password security starts at home. The Bitwarden family plan gives up to six family members premium features and a shared families organization, making it simple to generate strong passwords, store them securely, and share logins across the household. Employees on a Bitwarden enterprise plan receive this as a complimentary perk. Details below explain how to activate it through a work account.

A security solution works best when widely adopted, and family members may need a nudge to get started. Education and helpful tips go a long way toward getting everyone on the same page. The following ideas address common questions and concerns to get the whole family on board with the Bitwarden family plan for seamless credential sharing.

Strong, unique passwords for every account protect against website hacks and data breaches, but remembering them all is impractical, and typing them in is tedious. A password manager like Bitwarden generates strong passwords and safely stores them across all mobile devices, laptops, and desktops. The Bitwarden family plan also allows easy sharing of logins within a families organization. Family streaming accounts, for example, become accessible to everyone without sticky notes or group texts. Family members can even securely share important file attachments with one another.

"But I always remember or use my browser to store my passwords."

A dedicated credential management platform keeps passwords secure and accessible. With cross-platform support across devices, desktops, and browsers, Bitwarden provides access to passwords on any device. Bitwarden utilizes zero-knowledge encryption, meaning only the user can view the contents of their vault. Beyond passwords, the vault stores credit cards, identities, and secure notes, all encrypted in one application and shareable with other family members through the families organization. Unlike storing passwords in a simple text file, Bitwarden provides enterprise-grade security.

"That sounds like a lot of effort."

Using a password management platform is fast and convenient. Saved passwords can be imported from browsers or other programs in minutes, and logging in to websites takes just a click or keyboard shortcut. Creating strong, unique passwords takes only seconds with the built-in password generator. Bitwarden also autofills passwords for mobile apps and websites, making the login process fast on any device within a families organization. There is no need to manually search through documents or file folders to find login information.

"I keep a spreadsheet on my desktop that I regularly back up and encrypt."

Bitwarden offers benefits that an existing system may not, including cross-platform availability, security reports on weak or exposed passwords, autofill, and two-factor authentication (2FA) that provides extra security. A built-in authenticator makes two-step login convenient for other sites as well. Take a look at the full features list to see what the Bitwarden family plan makes possible. Unlike a static spreadsheet file, Bitwarden automatically syncs across all devices.

"Can I trust Bitwarden?"

Bitwarden is regularly audited by third parties and maintains an open source codebase for maximum transparency, a key reason global enterprises and millions of end users trust the platform. End-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption keeps the vault secure and accessible only by the user. Bitwarden utilizes standard security protocols co-developed by the entire security industry, and it is easy to export and back up a vault at any time. All security activities are tracked in detailed event logs for transparency.

"I'm not the best with computers. Do you think I can manage?"

Bitwarden is easy to use with a clean, readable interface that automatically prompts users to save passwords as they log in to sites. For anyone with passwords written down, it is well worth the time to store them all inside a vault — no more searching for the right sticky note or resetting forgotten security questions. Bitwarden also helps prevent phishing on look-alike sites by only autofilling passwords when web addresses match, reducing the risk of credentials being entered on malicious pages. Passwords stored in other files can also be imported from a CSV file for a quick setup.

Once the family is on board, the next step is setting up the Bitwarden family plan.

Getting started is straightforward. Users log in to a Bitwarden account and head to the web vault. Eligible members of an enterprise organization can redeem a complimentary families organization sponsorship or purchase the Bitwarden family plan for a low annual fee covering up to six users. Once the family plan is active, the plan owner invites family members to join the families organization, giving everyone access to a shared vault for storing and managing sensitive information. The plan owner has complete control over the organization vault, making it easy to add or remove family members as needed. This flexibility allows a household to adapt its password security as needs change, all while keeping individual vaults private and secure.

With the plan set up, organizing the shared vault keeps everything running smoothly.

A well-organized family vault keeps sensitive information both secure and easily accessible. With the Bitwarden family plan, users create collections within a families organization and assign different permissions to each family member based on their needs. Features that families organizations include are 1 GB of organization storage, allowing the secure filing and sharing of important documents and file attachments like passports, insurance cards, or emergency contact information right in the shared vault. Each family member can access what they need, when they need it. Additionally, features like Bitwarden Send make sharing credentials or sensitive information safe and straightforward.

Links and articles to keep families protected with Bitwarden:

• Creating a Bitwarden account on the Bitwarden Help Center

• Bitwarden Courses page

• Four reasons why students should use a security tool

• How to manage all your streaming apps with a credential manager

• Protecting a Twitch account with Bitwarden

• 7 tips to protect a Bitwarden account

For admins: Resources are available to help users understand and redeem this benefit, including an email template + FAQ list and the Families for Enterprise overview webcast replay. This benefit may be disabled using the Remove Free Bitwarden Families sponsorship enterprise policy.

Self-host installations support providing complimentary family plans to end users. Additional configuration is required; instructions are available in the Bitwarden documentation. Back up configuration files before making changes.

After one year, users receive an email about an upcoming renewal. As long as they remain members of the sponsoring enterprise organization and maintain families organization access, these emails can be safely disregarded.

Interested in trying out Bitwarden? Learn more at bitwarden.com and find the right plan for any household.