# August 2026 product update for Bitwarden Business plans Learn more about the features recently released in Bitwarden! This update was shared via email to all business admins and owners in August 2026. *By Ryan Luibrand* *Published: August 31, 2026* --- ***Note:**** *This is a replication of an email shared directly with Bitwarden business plan admins and owners. Not all features discussed here are available in all plans. Prior emails: [March](https://start.bitwarden.com/bitwarden-updates-and-new-features-1), [April special edition](https://start.bitwarden.com/my_items_centralized_ownership_2026), [June](https://start.bitwarden.com/bitwarden-updates-and-new-features-june-2026) ## Bitwarden updates **New features come to your Bitwarden plan: New UI preview, Event logs for Send, new vault banner, bulk action bar, and more!** Hello Bitwarden admins and owners! Read on to learn about important updates and improvements to Bitwarden. --- ## Important note for self-hosted customers ### Helm chart certificate rotation may be required If you first deployed a self-hosted Bitwarden instance using a Helm chart version earlier than 2.0.0 and used the default chart-generated certificate, you should rotate your certificate to resolve a possible vulnerability. See this article for more details: [Rotate a Helm Identity Certificate Password](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/help/rotate-identity-certificate-helm/) --- ## Product updates ### Important – coming soon: New Bitwarden look and feel! In September, a new design for the browser extension and desktop app will be available as a beta for users interested in an early preview. Watch for a future email from this address with instructions on how to access the beta and share feedback. ![New UI preview](https://bitwarden.com/assets/lufXDz8ts785pJoo0ebLh/c924129f2abfc32627b298043abea29e/image8.png) Based on conversations with customers and user research, the new design brings a more modern, intuitive, and functional experience. You can expect: - A modern look and feel - More intuitive workflows - "**Collections**" renamed to "**Shared folders**" - An improved navigation tree and hierarchy View the latest information and test an early prototype in [this community post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitwarden/comments/1vo5b7h/early_preview_feedback_and_whats_next/). ### New import capabilities Bitwarden now supports importing directly from Keeper Password Manager, a process that securely moves items from Keeper into the Bitwarden vault instead of having to create an export file beforehand. In addition, you can now easily import KeePass format (.kdbx) and Delinea (.csv or .xml) files into the vault. ![import items](https://bitwarden.com/assets/GRquREu3oo5xGplRRFmES/d59adcd78d62bf41a3032aec16084485/import_items.png) [**Learn More >**](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/blog/importing-to-bitwarden-is-easy/) ### Updates to Bitwarden Send: New policies and Event logs Policies related to Bitwarden Send have been consolidated in the Admin Console to a single Manage Send policy. Options include: - Turning Send on/off for the organization - Allowing or disallowing text or file Sends - Enforcing Send settings: - Access options - Any, Email verification, Password protected - Enforcing Send lifespan before deletion - Ensuring email of the Send creator is always displayed In addition, Bitwarden Send activities now appear in the **Event log**, including creating, editing, accessing, and deleting Sends. [**Learn More >**](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/help/policies/#manage-send/) ### Change members' email address and name Administrators can now change the email address and name for a member that doesn't have a master password, which can occur in organizations using SSO with trusted devices or the self-hosted Key Connector. These are edited in the Member view of the Admin Console. ![Edit member names](https://bitwarden.com/assets/4mDlmYbjCvDR44ErFRHeJl/0142b373c00a7042cf6881eb3564fc17/image3.png) Note that the user must be part of a [claimed domain](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/help/claimed-domains/). Other users with master passwords are able to self-serve name and email address changes. ### Bitwarden now asks to be the default password manager on install When users first install the Bitwarden extension, a prompt automatically appears asking to make Bitwarden the default password manager. The prompt includes instructions to allow for the required browser permissions. ![Ask to be default](https://bitwarden.com/assets/2wtz5pk39e28vlixlRwv9z/726c414f594c182bd71556f47be37f5c/image4.png) This improves end-user experience by eliminating collisions between Bitwarden and built-in browser password managers, ultimately making Bitwarden an easier experience for members and ensuring passwords are properly stored in the Bitwarden vault. ### New action bar improves bulk actions in desktop and web Now, when selecting more than one item in the Bitwarden desktop app or web app, a new action bar appears toward the bottom of the screen to allow for contextual quick actions, improving vault management workflows. ![Action bar](https://bitwarden.com/assets/7xqKV44R422cLN9tY4auac/de0b68b3cb6e37b010dc941d2cd5c85f/image10.png) ### Add an announcement banner to Bitwarden apps for your users Admins can now add a dismissible banner with a custom message to their organization's apps, using a new **Vault banner** policy. Use it to announce policy updates, maintenance windows, and more. Members can dismiss the banner with a button, and Bitwarden logs each dismissal in the Event log. ![Vault banner](https://bitwarden.com/assets/7y6HtjE0nXjfQc11xR1Lf4/659399cb76287cbd359313bdc96cc9b7/b31491d1-7e1d-4b0b-945d-cf5a05ef80a2.png) [**Learn More >**](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/help/policies/#vault-banner/) ### Policies now apply to members when they accept the organization invitation Policies in effect at the organization are now immediately applied to a user when they accept the initial organization invitation, instead of when they are confirmed to the organization. This prevents users from taking actions that would make them non-compliant with your organization policies before they are confirmed, such as joining a second organization or saving items into their individual vault. ### Support for SIEM integration with Generic HEC solutions Bitwarden now integrates with any HTTP event collector (HEC) compatible platform for SIEM using the Generic HEC connection. This is in addition to the several native [SIEM integrations](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/integrations/#siem-integrations/) already available. ### Coming soon: Many more features and another email update Normally this product update email is shared about once a quarter. With a large set of new capabilities being delivered in the coming months, there will be an elevated level of communications to ensure admins are informed of important updates. Some exciting features coming soon: - A shareable organization invite link - Customizable [Fill assist](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/blog/fill-assist-improving-autofill-every-time-for-everyone/) for organizations - Share vault items with a link - Stage users and suppress automatic invitation emails Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for these communications! --- ## User onboarding and other news ![open-source-security-summit-2026-email-banner-register-now](https://bitwarden.com/assets/5knD3GfwMCMw3HDbZC5NTt/bb7d4a79fbbaa971769f779e3af5bf1d/open-source-security-summit-2026-email-banner-register-now.png) ### Attend the Open Source Security Summit on Sept. 17th! The lineup for the 7th annual Open Source Security Summit is set, with speakers like New York Times White House correspondent **David Sange**r, **Joseph Menn** (author of *Cult of the Dead Cow*), and more. Listen to the sessions and then join breakout rooms to continue the conversation at this **free**, virtual event. Join your peers and [register today](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/open-source-security-summit/)! ### RSS feed for Bitwarden release notes now available In addition to subscribing for email updates, a new RSS feed will deliver the latest release notes posted on the main [Release Notes](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/help/releasenotes/) page. Visit the page to either subscribe or access the RSS feed. Note that per-client detailed release notes are available on the [Bitwarden GitHub](https://github.com/bitwarden/) repo. ### Bitwarden helps with your agentic AI journey For those working with AI agents and managing their security, Bitwarden offers solutions that help with that journey, including Secrets Manager, Access Intelligence, and an MCP server. Review the full [portfolio](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/blog/how-bitwarden-helps-secure-agentic-ai-access-to-your-credentials/) and secure your workforce's agents today. ### Onboarding: Help improve adoption and increase your organization's security - Explore the full journey: [The Customer Success Hub](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/help/customer-success-hub/) brings together comprehensive resources including an onboarding playbook, admin courses, and an end user activation kit. - Recorded courses help users at their own pace: Extensive recordings walk users and admins through setting up accounts and prepare them for success. [Help Center Courses](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/help/courses/) --- ## Stay in touch! ### Release notes in your inbox With each release, Bitwarden publishes release notes that include more than what's highlighted here. Visit the page and subscribe to updates by [RSS feed or email](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/help/releasenotes/). ### Bitwarden monthly newsletter Stay up to date on upcoming events, product news, and other happenings within the community. Subscribe to the [newsletter here](https://bitwarden.com/de-de/newsletter-subscribe/)! Thank you for being a part of the Bitwarden community! - Bitwarden Product Marketing