Bitwarden Send

Bitwarden Send

Secure File and Password Sharing

Sharing passwords or private files through email or chat can feel like a headache waiting to happen. Without clear protection, you risk exposing personal data to anyone looking to exploit unencrypted messages.

Why Use Bitwarden Send?

End-to-end encryption & self-destructing messages

With end-to-end encryption technologies like AES-256, Bitwarden Send ensures you can send passwords securely from any device. Unlike email or basic messaging apps that store data in plain text, Bitwarden Send provides robust protection for your confidential information.

Everyday uses (passwords, documents, more)

Stop wondering how to share passwords safely with family members, friends, or colleagues.The Bitwarden secure file sharing tool is perfect for transferring personal documents, tax forms, WiFi passwords, or legal files—all with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your data is protected.

Email vs. Bitwarden Send

Feature

Regular email

Limited, often not end-to-end

Bitwarden Send

Full end-to-end encryption

Regular email

No

Bitwarden Send

Yes, customizable

Regular email

Limited

Bitwarden Send

Password protection, max-access limits

The password send feature is nice, it allows our team to send passwords with non-Bitwarden users in a simple way."

- Magno W., Enterprise Software Operations Engineer

The password sharing feature with the organization and the “Send” feature are the features of Bitwarden that make it an easy-to-use tool for both team members and non-registered people who do not use the platform.

- Verified User, Telecommunications


The ability to send secure sends and save secure notes for API information that can be shared among our team is fantastic.

- Verified User, Non-Profit Organization Management

How to send a password securely

Bitwarden Send empowers teams and individuals with a secure, simple way to share information directly with another person. Follow these quick steps to get started.

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1. Create a send

Log into your Bitwarden account and click the Send tab. Choose whether you're sending Text (for passwords and messages) or a File. Enter your password or upload your document, then add a name for your Send item.

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2. Privacy options and expiry

Enhance your secure password sharing with custom privacy settings:

  • Set an expiration date (from 1 hour to 30 days) for temporary password sharing

  • Add a password for an extra layer of protection

  • Limit the maximum access count

  • Enable "Destruct-on-Open" functionality to ensure one-time viewing only

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3. Share the link safely

Once created, you'll receive a secure link to share. Copy this link and send it to your recipient through your preferred communication channel. For added security, consider sending the access password separately.

Ready to securely share your next document?

Try it now and see how easy secure sharing can be.

57% of IT decision makers use unencrypted methods to share passwords. With Bitwarden Send, teams and individuals are empowered to share information using security best practices.

Secure file sharing use cases

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Sharing confidential documents

Bitwarden confidential document sharing option makes it easy to securely transfer important files like:

  • Tax documents to your accountant

  • Legal forms to your attorney

  • Financial information with family members

  • Contract details with clients or partners

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Temporary access & auto-destruct

Like many privacy-conscious users, you're probably juggling multiple devices every day. Bitwarden Send works seamlessly wherever you are—even on the go—so you're never stuck sharing passwords the risky way.

How Bitwarden protects your data

Transmit securely

Powered by AES-256 bit encryption, recognized industry-wide as the gold standard for secure data transmission, Bitwarden Send provides uncompromising protection for your sensitive information.

End-to-end encryption explained

With true end-to-end encryption, only you and your recipient can access the content of your Send. Even Bitwarden cannot view your shared passwords or files, ensuring maximum privacy and security.

Key management and verification

The Bitwarden zero-knowledge approach means your encryption keys remain in your control at all times. Learn more about encryption protocol details.

Rest assured with auto-delete

Choose a lifespan for your Send—anywhere from 1 hour to 30 days—to automatically self-destruct after that time. This destruct-on-open functionality helps ensure sensitive links are not reused or accessed beyond your intended timeframe.

Proven security and compliance

Trusted by over 10 million users worldwide and validated by industry experts in encryption standards, Bitwarden follows NIST-recommended encryption protocols to ensure your data remains protected. Bitwarden Send complies with data protection standards in your region, giving you peace of mind when sharing sensitive information.

Flexibly private

Protect the contents of your Send by adding a password in order for the recipient to access, or hide your email address from recipients. If using text Sends, you can optionally require users to toggle visibility to prevent exposure to unintentional onlookers.

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Available on all Bitwarden clients

Access Bitwarden Send from any device:

  • Web Vault

  • Mobile Apps (iOS & Android)

  • Browser Extensions

  • Desktop Applications

  • Command Line Interface

Free up mental bandwidth by letting Bitwarden do the security heavy lifting, no matter which device you prefer to use.

See Bitwarden Send in action

Watch our quick video demonstration to see how easy it is to use Bitwarden Send for secure file sharing and password transfers.

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Frequently asked questions

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