First Steps with Bitwarden

Follow these video guides to quickly set up your Bitwarden account and prepare your devices for easy storage of passwords and sensitive information.

Creating a Bitwarden account

Learn more about creating your Bitwarden account here, or jump to the following points in the video to learn about specific topics:

  • 0:06 Overview

  • 0:29 From the Bitwarden homepage

  • 1:26 From any Bitwarden client

  • 1:36 From an invitation / SSO

Bitwarden for all devices

Download Bitwarden apps for all your devices here.

Setting up the Bitwarden browser extension

Learn more about getting started with the browser extension here, or jump to the following points in the video to learn about specific topics:

  • 0:11 Install Bitwarden

  • 0:23 Pin the extension

  • 0:32 Log in or create an account

  • 0:37 Disable your browser's built-in password manager

  • 0:5 Import items

  • 1:11 Create a new item

  • 1:42 Adding additional fields

  • 1:52 Using folders

  • 2:11 Favourite an item

  • 2:17 Autofill

  • 2:39 Auto-save pop-up

  • 2:45 PIN and biometrics

  • 2:58 Account switching

  • 3:07 Customise Bitwarden

Disabling Built-in Browser Password Managers

Learn more about disabling built-in browser password managers. Enable a smooth user experience by avoiding conflicting prompts and ensuring all data is saved in Bitwarden rather than inadvertently in the browser.

Activating two-step login for your Bitwarden account

Learn more about your two-step login options here, or jump to the following points in the video to learn about specific topics:

  • 0:40: Set up two-step login using email.

  • 0:57: Set up two-step login using an authenticator app.

  • 1:25: Set up two-step login using a passkey.

  • 1:54: Set up two-step login using Yubico OTP.

  • 2:14: Set up two-step login using Duo.

  • 2:27: Get your recovery code.

  • 3:00: Using multiple methods.