# May 2026 spotlight: AI agents are asking for your passwords ## Featured highlights #### **Running Hermes? Keep your API keys out of plaintext** The Hermes agent from Nous Research now integrates with Bitwarden Secrets Manager, so you can pull API keys directly into your Hermes environment at startup instead of storing them in a .env file. One machine account access token replaces all your per-provider keys, and rotating a credential is a single change in the Bitwarden web app. [See how to set it up](https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/secrets/bitwarden). #### **Want your vault on your own server? Now it's easier.** Bitwarden is the only major password manager you can fully self-host, and it just got simpler to set up. You can now deploy directly from the AWS or Azure Marketplace with the prerequisites already in place. [See what's involved](https://bitwarden.com/blog/easily-deploy-bitwarden-to-aws-and-azure-clouds-through-the-marketplace/). **Your AI assistant shouldn't have your passwords** AI agents are useful, but handing them raw credentials is a real risk. The new Bitwarden Agent Access SDK keeps a human in the loop: an agent can use a credential to complete a task without ever seeing it in plain text. Here's how [Bitwarden secures agentic AI](https://bitwarden.com/blog/how-bitwarden-helps-secure-agentic-ai-access-to-your-credentials/). ## Pro tips #### **Passkeys, passwords, and where to start** Bitwarden teamed up with Tuta for World Passkey Day to talk through the basics: why strong passwords still matter, how to avoid a lockout loop, and where passkeys fit in. The whole thing is worth a watch, and there's a free privacy stack that takes minutes to set up. [Catch the key takeaways or watch the full interview](https://bitwarden.com/blog/world-password-day-bitwarden-and-tuta-on-passwords-passkeys/). #### **Stop losing time to forgotten work passwords** Password resets are one of the biggest quiet drains on team productivity. Autofill, one-click strong password generation, and breach monitoring in a shared vault cut that friction entirely. [Five ways a password manager keeps your workday moving](https://bitwarden.com/blog/how-a-password-manager-adds-to-productivity-at-the-office/). #### **A handy kit for keeping your Bitwarden details in order** Your password manager remembers everything. But who remembers the details for getting into it? The security readiness kit is a community-built form for recording your master password, 2FA method, and recovery codes somewhere safe. Print it, encrypt it, or stash it in a safe deposit box. [Download the kit here](https://bitwarden.com/resources/bitwarden-security-readiness-kit/). ## Bitwarden in the news #### **NBC Boston - Want 2026 World Cup tickets? Don't get fooled by these scams** Featuring Gary Orenstein, Chief Customer Officer at Bitwarden. [Watch the full interview.](https://www.nbcboston.com/video/on-air/as-seen-on/want-2026-world-cup-tickets-dont-get-fooled-by-these-scams/) #### **6abc Philadelphia - Experts warn about scams ahead of World Cup** "Gary Orenstein of Bitwarden warns, "Things can look very, very official with today's AI tools, and scammers are taking advantage of using them and also taking advantage of the people that they can dupe into thinking that that stuff is real." [Watch the full interview](https://6abc.com/post/experts-warn-scams-ahead-2026-world-cup/19188508/). #### **Inc. - Why you need to stop using passwords and switch to this secure alternative now** Gary Orenstein is quoted in this Inc. piece on why passkeys are taking over, with five billion now in use globally. [Read the full article](https://www.inc.com/chloe-aiello/why-you-need-to-stop-using-passwords-and-switch-to-this-secure-alternative-now/91352491). #### **PC World - Best free password managers 2026: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing** “Bitwarden lets you access the service across an unlimited number of devices and a multitude of device types, enable basic TOTP two-factor authentication to protect your Bitwarden account, and fill your vault with as many passwords and passkeys as you’d like…Plus, the company updated its utilitarian interface to look more modern and sleek.” [See why Bitwarden is the best free password manager for most people](https://www.pcworld.com/article/394076/best-free-password-managers). ## Get powerful, trusted password security now. Pick your plan. ## Personal ### Just getting started? *Get basic password management today. Always free.* [Create Free Account](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-free/) --- ### Premium **$1.65** *per month* *Billed annually at $19.80* Enjoy premium features - Integrated authenticator - File attachments - Emergency access - Security reports and more Share vault items with one other user [Create Premium Account](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-premium/) --- ### Families **$3.99** *per month* *Up to 6 users, billed annually at $47.88* Secure your family logins - 6 premium accounts - Unlimited sharing - Unlimited collections - Organization storage Share vault items between six people [Start Free Families Trial](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-families-trial/) --- Pricing shown in USD and based on an annual subscription. Taxes not included. ## Business ### Teams *For teams and growing companies that need to move quickly.* **$4** *per month / per user billed annually* **No compromise** All Premium features, plus advanced capabilities like: - Share credentials securely - Audit activity with event logs - Synchronize your existing directory - Automate provisioning with SCIM [Start Free Trial](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-teams-trial/) --- ### Enterprise *For businesses needing advanced protection and control.* **$6** *per month / per user billed annually* **Maximum protection** All Premium and Teams features, plus enterprise-level capabilities like: - Granular access control - Passwordless SSO integration - Easy account recovery - Flexibility to self-host - Access Intelligence risk remediation [new] - Free Families plan for all users [Start Free Trial](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-enterprise-trial/) --- ### Talk to Sales *For large organizations, talk to an expert about a tailored plan and learn how Bitwarden can:* *per month* - Reduce cybersecurity risk - Boost productivity - Integrate seamlessly Bitwarden scales with any sized business to bring password security to your organization [Talk to Sales](https://bitwarden.com/talk-to-sales) --- Pricing shown in USD and based on an annual subscription. 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