FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bitwarden Families plan supports up to up to a maximum of 6 users. You can launch a second Families Organization and you can be part of both.
For Organization sizes beyond 6 people you might want to consider a Teams Organization.
Every member can also launch a free 2-person organization and share permanently with a second user.
Viewing Billing information is different depending on whether you’re viewing it for an Individual or Organization subscription. For step-by-step instructions, check out the Update Your Billing Information help article to walk you through both processes.
To change your master password hint:
Open the web vault, select the profile icon and choose Account Settings from the dropdown.
From the account settings menu, select the Security page and the Master Password tab.
Enter a hint in the Master Password Hint box and select the Save button.
As a zero-knowledge encryption solution, Bitwarden and its systems have no knowledge of, way to retrieve, or way to reset your master password. If you have already lost your master password, there is unfortunately no way for the team to recover the account. For help understanding what to do next, or what to do proactively to protect yourself from such a scenario, refer to the article on your master password.
There is! Users with a premium subscription can proactively setup trusted emergency contacts who can access your vault in case of emergency. For more information, see Emergency Access.
Changing your account email address will not change the address that received 2FA codes if you are using two-step login via email.
Open the web vault, select the profile icon and choose Account Settings from the dropdown.
On the My Account page, find the Change Email section.
Enter your current Master Password to prove you have the authority to take this action, and specify the New Email you'd like to change to.
Select the Continue button.
Bitwarden will email a verification code to the specified email address. Check your inbox for the code and enter it into the Code text input displayed in your web vault to finalize the change.
If you have a paid subscription, also contact us to let us know about the change so that we change your billing information.
Be sure to logout of all Bitwarden apps you use, and log back in with the new credentials. Sessions using a "stale" email address will eventually be logged out.
Bitwarden Teams and Enterprise organizations will automatically scale up user seats as you invite new users. You can set a seat limit on scaling to prevent your seat count from exceeding a specified number, or manually add seats as desired. Regardless of how you choose to add seats, you will need to manually remove seats you're no longer using. For more information, see the User Management Help Center article.
For information on the Bitwarden approach to security and underlying architecture (including data flow diagrams) see:
Data that is stored on your computer/device is encrypted and only decrypted when you unlock your vault. Decrypted data is stored in memory only and is never written to persistent storage.
Bitwarden processes and stores all vault data securely in the Microsoft Azure Cloud in the US or EU using services that are managed by the team at Microsoft. Since Bitwarden only uses service offerings provided by Azure, there is no server infrastructure to manage and maintain. All uptime, scalability, security updates, and guarantees are backed by Microsoft and their cloud infrastructure. Review the Microsoft Azure Compliance Offerings documentation for more detail.
Bitwarden stores passwords in the cloud or your self-hosted instance. Once you log in on a device, Bitwarden stores your data locally in an encrypted format that only you can decrypt. This provides offline read access to your vault. Adding or changing passwords requires online access.
You can use encrypted exports to make secure long-term backups of your vault data that are encrypted with your account encryption key.
Alternatively, you can use a program such as PeaZip to create an encrypted archive of the file after exporting a plaintext file from Bitwarden.
You can learn more about PeaZip here:
http://www.peazip.org/
https://github.com/giorgiotani/PeaZip
Warning
Disclaimer: PeaZip is a third-party program and is not supported by Bitwarden. These links were shared with you as an alternative for use at your own risk.
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Yes. Your password is never transmitted to our servers and is processed locally in your device's web browser.
The safest way to manage your passwords is through a secure password manager, like Bitwarden. Learn more.
Backups can be created, managed and retrieved at any time by exporting individual or organization vault data. This process can be automated with CLI scripting.
Integrated TOTP authentication is a premium feature in Bitwarden Password Manager. Bitwarden Authenticator is a free standalone mobile app that generates TOTP codes for any online service that supports them. Bitwarden Authenticator can be used without a Bitwarden account.
Yes! Many Bitwarden users have asked for a standalone authenticator in which to store their verification codes used to access their Bitwarden account. It is important to write down and store your Password Manager recovery codes in a secure place.
New features on the roadmap include import, syncing to Bitwarden accounts, push-based 2FA, and account recovery.
In its current release, Bitwarden Authenticator generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for users who want to add an extra layer of authentication to their logins.
Bitwarden Authenticator is a standalone app that is available for everyone, even those who don’t use Bitwarden Password Manager.
In this initial release, your data will be backed up through the mobile operating system's backup services. Please make sure your device is turned on and configured for backups. Bitwarden Authenticator data is included in the OS backups and will be restored with them.
First, sign up for a Bitwarden account and confirm your email address.
Open Chrome.
Next, head to the Chrome Web Store to install the Bitwarden password manager extension.
Once installed, you'll notice the Bitwarden icon in your browser's toolbar.
Click it, and sign in with your account credentials.
From there, you're all set to browse the web using Chrome, while Bitwarden automatically saves your passwords and syncs them across your device
Bitwarden Password Manager is the best free option. It’s open source, user-friendly, and packed with features to protect your data, including unlimited password storage, end-to-end encryption, and multi-device syncing.
Getting started with Bitwarden is simple and quick. After creating and verifying your account at bitwarden.com, simply install the Bitwarden extension through Firefox's add-on marketplace. Once installed, you'll notice the Bitwarden icon in your browser's toolbar. Click it, log in with your credentials, and you're ready to go. From there, Bitwarden works in the background, saving logins and passwords as you browse, automatically syncing them across all your devices for easy access.
Humble brag, but we think Bitwarden is one of the best free password managers for Firefox. It's rare to find a transparent open-source architecture with a powerful free tier that’s easy to use. Bitwarden has all the features you want when surfing online, unlike other password managers that only offer a limited free version. It's easy to start. All you have to do is install the Bitwarden Firefox extension, create an account, and surf—the extension does the work for you, securely saving and auto-filling passwords as you search. With premium features like secure password generation, storage for unlimited passwords, and seamless sync across all your devices, Bitwarden gives you everything you need to keep your passwords safe without any hassle.
Bitwarden is best for Chrome users looking for a no-cost password management solution. It's secure, simple, and has a completely transparent open source architecture allowing constant security validation and review. It's easy to start—simply add the Bitwarden extension to Chrome, set up your account, and you're ready to go. The extension works quietly in the background, handling password storage and doing select autofill tasks as you browse—effortlessly syncing your saved credentials across your devices in less than a second.
First, create and verify your Bitwarden account with your email address. Then, visit the Microsoft Edge add-on marketplace to install the Bitwarden extension. Once installed, you'll see the Bitwarden icon in your browser's extension area – click it and sign in with your account details. After that, you're set! Browse while Bitwarden automatically saves your passwords and synchronizes them across all your devices.
The Bitwarden Password Manager is the best password security tool for Microsoft Edge. Since it's open source, security experts continuously review the code to keep your information safe. Additionally, setup is quick and simple — grab the Edge extension, create your account, and you're ready to go. From there, Bitwarden works behind the scenes to manage your passwords and automatically fill your login information, keeping everything in sync across all your devices in real-time.
If you use Bitwarden Authenticator, Bitwarden will automatically copy a login's TOTP code to the clipboard when the login is auto-filled by any of the methods outlined in the Auto-fill Logins in Browser Extensions Help Center article.
Bitwarden can securely auto-fill your login information into websites using the browser extension and mobile apps (Android and iOS) using associated URIs. To auto-fill on desktop, use the keyboard shortcut, right-click context menu, or enable 'Autofill on page load' in the browser extension settings menu. For items without a corresponding URI, navigate to the vault item and tap the auto-fill button.
Getting started with Bitwarden is quick and easy! Follow these steps:
Import passwords from any prior password manager
Follow this guide to get the most out of your trial
Start onboarding your employees
We use a tool called zxcvbn. Learn more
Bitwarden offers several advanced two-step login methods:
Company-wide Duo Security with Duo Push, SMS, phone call, and security keys.
Individual use of Duo Security and TOTP codes.
YubiKey OTP (any 4/5 series device or YubiKey NEO/NFC).
Hardware security key (FIDO2 Passkey).
Bitwarden is an ideal choice for individual and family password management due to its strong security, cross-platform support, and ease of use. It simplifies sharing passwords and data securely among trusted family members, and offers robust encryption and two-factor authentication for enhanced protection.
Bitwarden offers affordable plans for any budget. The user friendly interface and comprehensive import options make it easy to transition from other password managers. Try Bitwarden for free and discover how easy it is to keep your most precious data secure whether your home, at work, or on the go.
The free Bitwarden app extension for Google Chrome is the best password manager for everyday use. It's open-source, easy to use, and is constantly undergoing rigorous security checks from top cybersecurity experts around the world. Users can also self-host using Bitwarden for an extra layer of security.
Multiple vaults, seamless syncing, and extensive free features also help Bitwarden stand out from expensive, lower-value alternatives like 1Password and LastPass.
Bitwarden is the most comprehensive free password manager online to date. It's completely open source and subject to rolling code reviews to make sure it's watertight. If you're someone who likes to keep tight control over your data, you can self-host Bitwarden—which is rarely seen with other password tools.
Yes, Bitwarden is considered the best password manager by millions of happy users worldwide. Bitwarden syncs across devices and works across platforms. It’s secure, open-source, and undergoes constant expert review to keep it hack-resistant. You can even self-host it if you'd appreciate another layer of privacy, which isn't an option with many other password managers.
Saving logins and passwords shouldn’t be hard. Bitwarden makes it easy by offering standout features like secure password generation and support for multiple vaults without the steep price tag of competitors like 1Password or LastPass.
The Bitwarden Password Manager is the best free Vivaldi password manager available. It's transparently open source, simple to onboard, and has all the essentials you need to launch well—including unlimited passwords, end-to-end vault encryption, and multi-device syncing.
It's incredibly simple to set up and launch Bitwarden. Simply create your account, confirm your email, and visit the Chrome Web Store to install the extension—just make sure you've enabled it in your Vivaldi settings. After you complete the download, the Bitwarden icon appears in your browser's toolbar. Click to log in. Once you've logged in, you're good to go—Bitwarden will handle the rest, safely storing and syncing your passwords across all your devices as you browse.
Start by creating a Bitwarden account and verifying your email address. Next, visit the Chrome Web Store or Opera Add-ons store to download the Bitwarden Password Manager extension. Follow the prompts to add it to Opera. Once installed, you'll find the Bitwarden icon in your toolbar. Log in with your account details, and you're ready to manage your credentials securely across your favorite websites.
Begin by creating a Bitwarden account and verifying your email address. Next, head to the Chrome Web Store to download the Bitwarden Password Manager extension, following the on-screen prompts to add it to Brave. Once installed, you'll see the Bitwarden icon in your toolbar—just log in with your account details, and you'll be ready to surf and sync your credentials from all of your favorite sites.
The Bitwarden Password Manager is built into DuckDuckGo, so it’s easy to get started. Here’s how you can enable it in your browser:
First, access your DDG browser settings and select "Autofill." Then, choose "Bitwarden" as your password manager and follow the integration wizard's prompts. You'll need to have Bitwarden installed and be logged in. Then, go to “Bitwarden” and “Preferences” through the menu bar, scroll to "App Settings," and enable "Allow DuckDuckGo browser integration." Once the connection is established, you'll see a confirmation message in your DuckDuckGo settings.
No.
Your data is fully encrypted and/or hashed before ever leaving your local device, so no one from the Bitwarden team can ever see, read, or reverse engineer to get to your real data. Bitwarden servers only store encrypted and hashed data. For more information about how your data is encrypted, see Encryption.
Yes! Dedicated password managers share your vault across desktop and mobile. So you can autofill usernames on sites and apps across desktop and mobile applications as needed. Read more here at Bitwarden for iOS and Android.
Yes. Both our free and paid plans have multi-factor authentication. The free plan includes authenticator app or email options.
Bitwarden offers a password generator for all plans, including a web version that does not require a Bitwarden account: https://bitwarden.com/password-generator/
Bitwarden offers a password strength tester for all plans, including a web version that does not require a Bitwarden account: https://bitwarden.com/password-strength
Yes. Bitwarden offers password checkups and breach reports. The data breach report is available in the free plan. Additional reports are part of our premium offering at just $10/year, less than any other paid offering by other companies.
Bitwarden allows users to share passwords with other people for free. Every free Bitwarden account includes a free two-person organization with sharing of unlimited logins.
Also, every free Bitwarden account includes Bitwarden Send which allows you to transmit any information, passwords, or other, with any other user in an end-to-end encrypted format.
The Bitwarden Basic Free Account provides unlimited passwords across unlimited devices. No other offering from any other major provider comes close to this offering.
PBKDF2 SHA-256 is used to derive the encryption key from your master password, however you may choose Argon2 as an alternative. Bitwarden salts and hashes your master password with your email address locally, before transmission to our servers. Once a Bitwarden server receives the hashed password, it is salted again with a cryptographically secure random value, hashed again, and stored in our database.
Bitwarden offers a variety of different installation options for the desktop application. You can download and view instructions for installation on the Bitwarden Download Page as well as listed below.
Note that some options are not capable of automatic updates and are labeled as such. You should always keep Bitwarden applications up to date.
Windows(10 and 11 - x86 and x64)
Standard Installer
Bitwarden-Installer.exe
Portable App for Flash Drives
Bitwarden-Portable.exe NO AUTO-UPDATES
Windows Store https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9PJSDV0VPK04
Chocolatey Package Manager
Bashchoco install bitwarden
macOS(Mojave 10.14 and later)
Standard Installer
Bitwarden.dmg
Mac App Store
https://itunes.apple.com/app/bitwarden/id1352778147
Homebrew Package Manager
Bashbrew install bitwarden
Linux(x64 only)
Standard Installer
Bitwarden-x86_64.AppImage
Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, etc.
Bitwarden-amd64.deb
NO AUTO-UPDATES
Fedora, CentOS, RHEL, openSUSE, etc.
Bitwarden-x86_64.rpm
NO AUTO-UPDATES
Snap Package Manager
Bashsudo snap install bitwarden
When creating a password protected vault export, the encryption key is generated through PBKDF2 and stretched using HKDF. KDF iterations are currently hard-coded to 100,000, which is the same default for a Bitwarden account and Bitwarden Sends.
Bitwarden always encrypts and/or hashes your data on your local device before it is sent to the cloud servers for syncing. The Bitwarden servers are only used for storing and synchronizing encrypted Vault data. It is not possible to get your unencrypted data from the Bitwarden cloud servers. Specifically, Bitwarden uses AES 256-bit encryption as well as PBKDF-SHA256 to secure your data. For more information, see the Bitwarden Security Whitepaper
Your data is never sent to the Bitwarden Cloud without first being encrypted on your local device. Bitwarden uses TLS/SSL to secure communications between Bitwarden clients and user devices to the Bitwarden Cloud. Bitwarden’s TLS implementation uses 4096-bit X.509 certificates for server authentication and key exchange and a strong cipher suite for bulk encryption. Our servers are configured to reject weak ciphers and protocols. Bitwarden also implements HTTP Security headers such as HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), which will force all connections to use TLS. For more information, see the Bitwarden Security Whitepaper.
Bitwarden uses AES-CBC 256-bit encryption for your Vault data, and PBKDF2 SHA-256 to derive your encryption key. For more information, see the Bitwarden Security Whitepaper.
Many businesses use outdated and unsecure methods for managing passwords like shared spreadsheets - or even written notes. To protect your business from cyber attacks, use end-to-end encrypted password managers to share and store passwords securely.
Bitwarden takes extreme measures to ensure that its websites, applications, and cloud servers are secure. Bitwarden uses Microsoft Azure managed services to manage server infrastructure and security, rather than doing so directly.
Bitwarden always encrypts and/or hashes your data on your local device before anything is sent to cloud servers for storage. Bitwarden servers are only used for storing encrypted data. For more information, see Storage.
Repository
URL:https://mobileapp.bitwarden.com/fdroid/repo
Fingerprint:BC54EA6FD1CD5175BCCCC47C561C5726E1C3ED7E686B6DB4B18BAC843A3EFE6C
Instructions
Install the F-Droid client app.
Scan the QR code from above or manually copy/paste the Bitwarden repository information into the F-Droid client app under Settings.
Add the Bitwarden repository to the F-Droid client app.
Refresh your F-Droid client app under the Categories tab.
Install Bitwarden from the F-Droid client app listing.
Limitations
Since the Bitwarden F-Droid build does not include Firebase Messaging, push notifications for live sync updates of your vault will not work. Manual vault syncing is required.
To stay safe from data breaches, you need to create strong and unique passwords for every account, and the best way to manage them is to use a secure password generator and storage solution, like Bitwarden.
A trusted password manager makes it easy to protect yourself and your online data. It allows you to generate and store long, complex passwords for each site while only having to remember one master password (the one that unlocks your password manager account).
Bitwarden is the ideal choice as it offers affordable plans for individuals and businesses with cross-platform access for mobile, browser, and desktop applications. Bitwarden generates, stores, and secures your most important digital assets in an end-to-end encrypted vault.
Bitwarden is available on all modern devices and platforms, including desktops (Windows, MacOS, and Linux), browser extensions (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Safari, Vivaldi, Tor Browser, and Opera), mobile (iOS and Android), Command Line Interface (CLI), and by using the web vault.
To explore all Bitwarden download options, go to https://bitwarden.com/download/.
You can set the Bitwarden desktop app to automatically open on startup.
Select the Start (Windows Logo) button, select All apps, and scroll to find the Bitwarden shortcut.
Right-click the Bitwarden desktop app, select More, and then select Open file location.
With the file location open, press the Windows logo key + R, type shell:startup, then select OK. This opens the startup folder.
Copy and paste the shortcut to the Bitwarden desktop app from the file location to the startup folder.
Vault health reports (available on all paid plans) can be used to evaluate the security of your Bitwarden individual or organization vault and include exposed, resused, and weak passwords, unsecure websites, inactive two-step login, and data breach reports.
Bitwarden protects against online attacks through the master password, 2FA, API rate limiting, and vault timeout options.
Offline attacks are protected by a user's master password, multiple layers of encryption on vaults at rest—including column level encryption on sensitive fields through keys held on an HSM, and transparent data encryption for the entire database at rest.
Bitwarden is the most trusted password management solution by security and industry experts as well as millions of users around the world for many reasons, including;
Bitwarden is open source software. All of our source code is hosted on GitHub and is free for anyone to review. Thousands of software developers follow Bitwarden's source code projects (and you should too!).
Bitwarden is audited by reputable third-party security firms as well as independent security researchers.
Bitwarden does not store your passwords. Bitwarden stores encrypted versions of your passwords that only you can unlock. Your sensitive information is encrypted locally on your personal device before ever being sent to our cloud servers.
Bitwarden has a reputation. Bitwarden is used by millions of individuals and businesses. If we did anything questionable or risky, we would be out of business!
Still don't trust us? You don't have to. Open source is beautiful. You can easily host the entire Bitwarden stack yourself. You control your data. Learn more here.
If you are a Bitwarden Password Manager for Business (Teams or Enterprise) customer, please contact the sales team to ask about training opportunities.
Teams & Enterprise plans include 24/7 priority support. All employees, regardless of member role, may contact the support team directly at bitwarden.com/contact. For more information on available resources for account owners and administrators, see the Proof-of-Concept Project Checklist.
Users in Bitwarden organizations can be granted a variety of member roles and access controls in order to manage their permissions and access. You can set member roles and access controls when you invite users to your organization, or at any time from the Manage → Members screen in your organization. For more information see the Help Center article.
Typically, this is because am app's vault data has fallen behind a web vault or other app's. Performing a vault sync should bring everything up to date. For more information, see https://bitwarden.com/help/vault-sync/
All vault data is encrypted by Bitwarden before being stored anywhere. To learn how, see Encryption.
A dedicated password manager securely stores passwords in an encrypted vault that is accessed with a master password (security key). Password managers often integrate with browsers via browser extensions to autofill login forms, generate strong passwords, warn about weak passwords (or passwords that have been subject to a breach), and synchronize data across multiple devices. Password managers make it easy to access saved passwords for your desktop apps and mobile apps. But they also generate secure passwords (no more weak and reused passwords!) and offer a number of other benefits like:
Secure password sharing across desktop and mobile apps.
Unlimited password storage.
Bitwarden is a free password manager that secures account passwords on different platforms like Windows, macOS, and Linux to prevent unauthorized access. Bitwarden also protects mobile apps with a downloadable mobile version for android and iO phones.
Bitwarden's browser extensions are compatible with major web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. And Bitwarden also offers a standalone authenticator app for mobile. Since Bitwarden syncs across all devices, passwords and credentials autofill from any browser hassle free.
In a digital age where AI is changing the story , a great password manager is one that protects your online experience both from your desktop (via browser extension) to your mobile device (ios and android apps). Popular password managers secure passwords, generate passwords, and identify weak passwords. Other useful features to look out for include secure file storage, login autofill, and dark web monitoring for data breaches. Good password managers also allow you to store things like credit card numbers, bank account numbers, PIN codes and secure notes in addition to storing your online login credentials.
But not many come with a free version. And there is only one that is built as an open source password manager: Bitwarden.
Bitwarden is a CNET-recommended password manager, selected based on comprehensive testing and evaluation of features, security, compatibility, pricing, and user needs.
Bitwarden offers both Business and Personal plans and pricing, along with our popular free offering for individuals. Our premium offering for personal use is just $10 a year, and our family plan is $40/year
For plans and prices visit: https://bitwarden.com/pricing/
Instead of relying exclusively on first-person managers offered through Apple or Google, using a third-party password manager means your login credentials are accessible anywhere, not tied to Google or an Apple device or locked into a specific ecosystem.
You can trust us for a few reasons:
Bitwarden is open source software. All of our source code is hosted on GitHub and is free for anyone to review. Thousands of software developers follow Bitwarden's source code projects (and you should too!).
Bitwarden is audited by reputable third-party security firms as well as independent security researchers.
Bitwarden does not store your passwords. Bitwarden stores encrypted versions of your passwords that only you can unlock. Your sensitive information is encrypted locally on your personal device before ever being sent to our cloud servers.
Bitwarden has a reputation. Bitwarden is used by millions of individuals and businesses. If we did anything questionable or risky, we would be out of business!
Still don't trust us? You don't have to. Open source is beautiful. You can easily host the entire Bitwarden stack yourself. You control your data.
Bitwarden Secrets Manager supports out-of-the-box integrations for GitHub Actions, Ansible, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI/CD with more being added all the time. The Bitwarden Secrets Manager Software Development Kit (SDK) is also available for building your own applications and integrations.
Absolutely! Check out this help article for more details on how to get started.
An organization will have the same plan across any product they are subscribed to. For example, if a customer is subscribed to a Bitwarden Password Manager Enterprise plan and decides to purchase Bitwarden Secrets Manager, they will also be subscribed to the Enterprise plan.
To subscribe to a different Secrets Manager plan than what you are currently subscribed to with Password Manager, simply create a new organization or account and sign up for Secrets Manager following these steps.
Bitwarden aims for the highest levels of availability. You can learn more about Bitwarden availability in the Security White Paper.
In addition, there are multiple secret backup options.
Integrations - Some integrations, like Bitwarden Secrets Manager Kubernetes Operator, act as a caching layer when secrets are fetched.
SDKs - Secrets can be cached locally when using an SDK. Caching any information or credentials in a local environment should be done with care and security awareness.
Self-hosting - Self-hosting Secrets Manager ensures that secrets are available in the event you cannot connect to the Bitwarden cloud.
Secrets refer to digital authentication credentials for sensitive parts of the IT and developer ecosystem. Secrets are sensitive key-value pairs that need to be securely stored and should never be exposed in plain-text code or transmitted over unencrypted channels.
Examples of secrets are:
SSH keys
Database passwords
SSL or TLS certificates
Private encryption keys
API keys
One-time password devices
Bitwarden Secrets Manager is built for developer teams to centrally store, manage, and deploy privileged secrets. Secrets Manager is tailored for infrastructure secrets and is supported only by the web app and the CLI clients. If you are looking to help your employees manage their personal credentials, check out Bitwarden Password Manager.
Yes! Secrets Manager and Password Manager can be used in conjunction to provide even stronger security to your business.
Machine accounts represent non-human machine users, like applications or deployment pipelines, that require programmatic access to a discrete set of secrets.
A password vault works by storing and centralizing credentials. These credentials may include usernames, passwords, logins, company credit cards, secure text items, or other sensitive data. This critical information is encrypted in the password vault and can only be decrypted when a user logs in using the master password.
Companies should use a password manager because password managers make it easy for employees to create, manage, and store strong and unique passwords and passkeys. Strong credentials give companies an extra layer of protection against data breaches because strong credentials, when coupled with two-factor authentication (2FA), are much harder to steal.
Millions of businesses, enterprises, and individuals choose Bitwarden to secure their passwords, secrets, passkeys, and other sensitive credentials. Bitwarden offers robust enterprise solutions featuring flexible SSO integrations, audit logs, directory sync, SCIM provisioning, self-hosting, and more. Bitwarden takes security and privacy seriously with annual third-party security audits, zero knowledge encryption, and an open source code base.
The enterprise plan includes login with SSO, enterprise policies, and the option to self-host. Account recovery is also available in the enterprise plan. This feature allows admins to recover user accounts and restore access if an employee forgets their Bitwarden password.
Both plans include premium features for all enrolled users, and sophisticated password management including member roles, groups, shared collections, SCIM support, and options to integrate with directory services. To compare features supported in the Bitwarden business plans, check out our help article on Bitwarden Plans.
While no company is entirely immune to security breaches, proactive measures can significantly minimize their impact and protect sensitive data. How a company safeguards its users and responds to incidents plays a crucial role in maintaining trust. By understanding a company’s security practices and how it handles incidents, you can make a more informed decision when choosing the right password manager for your business.
Directory Connector (downloadable application available for all business plans) will query the source directory and provision and deprovision users, groups, and associations. SCIM (available in the web vault for business plans) will automatically push updates to Bitwarden, to provision or revoke users.
Password managers empower employees to create, manage and store passwords securely. This reduces the risk of the most common cyber threat: weak, reused, or compromised passwords. Bitwarden brings value to your business by reducing risk and increasing productivity!
A business password manager is an application that generate, manages, and stores passwords and other secure information in a digital vault with administrative features for businesses. Interested in seeing it in action? Reserve a spot at a weekly live demo!
For qualified Business plan users, extensions are available. Please contact the sales team for assistance.
Yes. Bitwarden offers a discount to all educational and non-profit organizations. Contact the sales team to request a custom quote today.
Bitwarden offers robust business password management plans that are designed to meet the secure storage and sharing needs of small teams, growing companies, and the largest enterprises, including:
Teams organizations enable employees to securely generate, store, and share passwords and other sensitive data between coworkers, departments, or the entire company. Teams organizations include all premium features for enrolled users, unlimited secure data sharing, and a suite of operational tools such as event logging and an API for organization management. Teams can have an unlimited number of users with the option to choose monthly or annual billing.
Enterprise organizations include all premium and Teams features for enrolled users and enterprise-only tools like flexible SSO authentication, enterprise policy enforcement, and a self-host option. Enterprise plan admins can also offer users a complimentary Family plan.
In the enterprise world, single sign-on (SSO) is a popular method for securing credentials. Single-click access, which reduces the number of employee login IDs and passwords, improves the user experience, and accelerates productivity by cutting down on the time employees spend logging in. Recognizing the benefits of SSO, Bitwarden enables enterprises to integrate SSO technology with the Bitwarden Password Manager.
Whether you deploy Bitwarden in the cloud or on-premises, enterprise users have the option of using SSO with trusted devices, which involves users registering and confirming trusted devices that are then authenticated with SSO. From there, users are able to access encrypted vault data without needing a Bitwarden password.
Another option is Login with SSO, which relies on the SSO provider for authentication only. The user then provides their Bitwarden master password to decrypt their data. This is the simplest option for enterprises that wish to use SSO.
Login with SSO works with enterprise password management on-premise and in the cloud, as long as the enterprise identity server is reachable from the instance.
Enterprises may choose to manage passwords through a number of methods. They might try to memorize them, write them down on a piece of paper, save them in documents stored on a computer, verbally share them, or share them through a messaging app. All of these common methods for managing passwords are insecure, which is why enterprises should manage passwords through an enterprise password manager. An enterprise password manager is a centralized system used to create, manage, and store passwords.
An enterprise password vault is the password storage repository (think of it as the backbone of a password manager) that is managed by an enterprise and shared with enterprise employees.
Yes, or you can set up a free Enterprise Trial to test. Contact the Bitwarden sales team for more info.
Yes, login with SSO allows Enterprise organizations to leverage their existing Identity Provider to authenticate users with Bitwarden using the SAML 2.0 or Open ID Connect (OIDC) protocols.
Event logs are timestamped records of events that occur within your Teams or Enterprise organization. Events logs are exportable, accessible from the /events endpoint of the Bitwarden Public API, and are retained indefinitely. Event logs record over 50 different types of events and captures a Timestamp for the event, client app information including application type and IP (accessed by hovering over the globe icon), the User connected to the event, and an Event description.
Yes, when exporting data from Bitwarden into other systems, a combination of data from the event log exports, API and CLI may be used to gather data.
Policies (available on Enterprise plans) enable Organizations to set a secure system-wide foundation for all users, for example Require single sign-on authentication, setting a maximum Vault Timeout or configuring minimum complexity requirements for the Password Generator. Enterprise Policies can be set by Organization Administrators or Owners. Check out the list of Enterprise Policies to learn more.
G2 and Techradar have ranked Bitwarden as the best password manager for small businesses because it is open-source and delivers advanced features to keep users secure.
When your free trial ends, you will be charged and your Bitwarden subscription will begin.
Anyone can set up and use Bitwarden. It is an extremely lightweight, easy-to-use platform that makes password management accessible for all.
Cumulus Global report states that 43% of small and medium businesses have been the target of a cyber attack. Hackers view SMB data as an easy mark because they assume smaller businesses don't have the robust security or protection that big corporations can afford.
Bitwarden Blue is the brand’s recognizable and ownable color that unifies communications and gives the brand a strong identity.
HEX #175DDC | RGB 23 93 220 | CMYK 86% 84% 0% 0%
The darker Indigo Blue is used for text colors, dark backgrounds, and assets that need more contrast.
HEX #020F66 | RGB 2 15 102 | CMYK 100% 97% 23% 27%
Deep Blue is to be used as a between color from Bitwarden Blue and Indigo Blue. It should only be used in gradients and illustration elements.
HEX #1A41AC | RGB 26 65 172 | CMYK 95% 82% 0% 0%
Tertiary colors are only to be used sparingly and when used should be thought out deliberately.
Amber Orange: HEX #FFBF00 | RGB 255 191 0 | CMYK 0% 27% 100% 0%
Melon Red: HEX #FF4E63 | RGB 255 78 99 | CMYK 0% 84% 50% 0%
Medium Purple: HEX #976FD9 | RGB 151 111 217 | CMYK 50% 62% 0% 0%
The secondary Light Grey color should be used to support Bitwarden Blue as much as possible. This gives Bitwarden Blue room to breathe and leads to a more purposeful usage of colors.
HEX #F3F6F9 | RGB 243 246 249 | CMYK 3% 2% 2% 0%
Highlight Teal Blue works as a highlight color to draw viewers’ attention to certain information or illustrations.
HEX #2CDDE9 | RGB 44 221 233 | CMYK 0% 71% 18% 0%
Other popular password management solutions are tailor made for the individual consumer and later adapted for business use, making for a sometimes clunky and confusing business experience.
The Bitwarden Password Manager is and always has been an enterprise-first solution. This comes through in a number of ways:
Bitwarden is a light and flexible password manager offering admins the ability to customize how they deploy and use Bitwarden. Bitwarden flexibility extends to its industry-leading SSO integration which allows enterprise organizations to leverage their existing Identity Provider to authenticate users with Bitwarden using SAML 2.0 or Open ID Connect (OIDC) protocols.
Bitwarden is all-inclusive. There are no hidden add-ons or fees. You won’t get locked out of critical features because you don’t have the right add-ons. You get robust, enterprise-grade security for the price you signed up for.
Users say Bitwarden is the best! Bitwarden has been ranked first in Enterprise User Satisfaction for eight straight quarters in the G2 Enterprise Grid Report for Password Managers. Bitwarden was ranked first overall in the same report in four of the last five quarters, including the most recent report.
Some password management solutions withhold critical features like Advanced SSO, security reports, and MFA from their plans and package them as costly add-ons.
Open source security solutions offer a level of transparency and trust that their closed source counterparts simply cannot, but transparency goes deeper than source code. Some password managers muddle their pricing with confusing add-ons or fees; others offer introductory pricing that skyrockets at renewal. There are also solutions that are not truly end-to-end encrypted, leaving sensitive information like URLs visible in the event of a breach.
Bitwarden has the biggest global community compared to other password managers, verifying every step of the password management and data security process.
1Password has a limited global community, especially when compared to Bitwarden.
Bitwarden maintains an open source structure, with the highest cybersecurity standard to date. This architecture is also cyclically evaluated for its effectiveness, evolving with the support of our internal experts and active global community. Bitwarden reinforces its commitment to security and transparency, even offering a bug bounty program to incentivize bug reporting. This proactive approach results in the best possible cybersecurity experience for all.
1Password: Only certain components of the 1Password ecosystem are open source; such as SDKs and passkey authentication libraries.
Bitwarden is one of the most compliant password managers available to date and is approved by several data privacy frameworks: AICPA SOC2 Type 2, GDPR, CCPA, and EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework(s), respectively.
1Password is GDPR and SOC2 compliant, but the password manager offers little public insight into what other compliance certifications it has—limiting functionality for certain user classes.
Bitwarden offers services across 50+ languages, and is committed to expanding its translation efforts to support (even more) global businesses.
1Password currently supports just 11 languages, making it less accessible to the global audience.
Bitwarden offers more premium features, supporting user permissions across the invitation, membership, and group view panels. Security is further enhanced by self-hosting if the user chooses.
1Password offers limited user permission options that, at times, are walled behind certain membership tiers.
1Password’s Business plans leave a lot to be desired, especially when compared to a comprehensive solution like Bitwarden.
The Bitwarden commitment to transparency shines through in related product tiers and offers. For example, Bitwarden offers a comprehensive free tier, as well as a family plan that supports up to six users—making it an affordable option for small groups that doesn’t compromise quality of product.
1Password paywalls most of its key features—only offering basic integrations, niched admin controls and expected end-to-end encryption. 1Password divides plans and itemizes auxiliary features such as their overall password health score perk. Overall, many users feel that Bitwarden offers better value with a simplified structure.
Unlike Bitwarden, 1Password offers far less insight into its primary architectural structure—only designating certain elements of the structure as open source. This, coupled with the higher costs, lack of a free tier, and clunky integration options, makes Bitwarden the preferred password manager for many individuals and businesses.
As you search for other password managers, consider looking for options with a browser extension, a desktop app, and a suite of features similar to what Bitwarden offers. Users love Bitwarden because of its comprehensive features—many of them from the free plan onward.
Here’s what tech-savvy users should look for in their search for the best password managers:
A secure, open source structure that prioritizes transparency and security.
Compliance with all major frameworks, including the Data Privacy Framework, GDPR, and others.
Self-hosted options for maximum security and control.
Support for over 50 languages.
Clear, straightforward, value-based pricing.
Bitwarden maintains an open source structure, and is constantly refined by users, developers, and security specialists on a global scale. This collaborative approach holds integrity high, proactively identifying new opportunities for an even better outcome with each update.
In addition to salted hashing and advanced AES-256 bit encryption, Bitwarden engages experts who conduct ongoing reviews from the dedicated Bitwarden user community. This impressive list of third-party security auditors include
HackerOne (crowdsourced ethical hacking).
Insight Risk Consulting (penetration testing).
Cure53 (source code audits).*
1Password lacks this global network of support, and does not currently have a fully open source structure in place; causing concerns for some as they transition—despite their zero-knowledge architecture.
*See bitwarden.com/compliance for a full list of Bitwarden security and compliance materials.
As you search for password managers, consider the suite of features Bitwarden offers. Users love Bitwarden because of its comprehensive features—many of them from the free plan onward.
Features to look for include:
A secure, open source structure that prioritizes transparency and security.
Compliance with all major frameworks, including the Data Privacy Framework, GDPR, and others.
Self-hosted options for maximum security and control.
Support for over 50 languages.
Clear, straightforward, value-based pricing.
Dashlane offers four business plans:
Standard.
Business.
Business Plus.
Enterprise.
With this itemized division of plans and auxiliary features—such as their overall password health score perk—many users feel that Bitwarden offers better value with a simplified structure.
Unlike Bitwarden, Dashlane offers no transparent, advanced saving opportunities for companies with 50+ employees, relegating users to choose the unexplained Enterprise tier—which may not fit their needs or budget.
Additionally, the service does not offer as wide a range of support (compared to 24/7 Bitwarden support), nor is it truly open source. The only framework currently available for Dashlane that is “open source" is for their Google Play Store app—not the core source code itself. This stands in stark contrast to the Bitwarden open source nature and transparency.
Unlike Dashlane’s two types of two-factor authentication, Bitwarden offers several advanced multifactor authentication (MFA) methods:
Company-wide Duo Security with Duo Push, SMS, phone call, and security keys
Individual use of Duo Security and TOTP codes
YubiKey OTP (any 4/5 series device or YubiKey NEO/NFC)
Hardware security key (FIDO2 Passkey)
Bitwarden has the biggest global community compared to other password managers, fostering collaboration at every step of the password management and data security process.
Dashlane has an extremely limited global community compared to Bitwarden.
Bitwarden is completely open source, and is reviewed by experts to ensure continuous improvement as cyberthreats become more sophisticated. Bitwarden also offers a bug bounty program, encouraging users and security experts to report and remediate bugs—which results in a better overall experience for everyone.
Dashlane is only open source for mobile app (Google Play Store), not the core source code.
Bitwarden is one of the most compliant password managers available to date and is approved by several data privacy frameworks. These include AICPA SOC2 Type 2, GDPR, CCPA, and EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework(s), respectively.
Dashlane is not Data Privacy Framework compliant, limiting its application and functionality for certain user classes.
Bitwarden maintains an open source approach, constantly refined by users, developers, and security specialists globally. This collaborative approach holds integrity high, proactively identifying new opportunities for an even better outcome, update after update. Dashlane lacks this global network of support, as its code has a murky classification (only the mobile app is open source)—and some critical Dashlane-specific elements have been removed, per TechCrunch.
In addition to salted hashing and advanced AES-256 bit encryption, Bitwarden engages experts who conduct ongoing reviews from the dedicated Bitwarden user community. This impressive list of third-party security auditors include
HackerOne (crowdsourced ethical hacking)
Insight Risk Consulting (penetration testing)
Cure53 (source code audits).
See bitwarden.com/complince for a full list of Bitwarden security and compliance materials.
Bitwarden offers services across 50+ languages and continues to expand its translation efforts to support more global businesses.
Dashlane only supports 11 languages, making it less accessible to the global audience.
Bitwarden offers more premium features, supporting user permissions across the invitation, membership, and group view panels. Security can be further enhanced by self-hosting, if the user chooses.
Dashlane is incredibly limited when it comes to user permission options, especially compared to Bitwarden.
Bitwarden’s self-hosted option is available from its free password manager tier, and remains compatible across Linux, MacOS, and Windows devices. Many appreciate this, as self-hosted solutions are typically at less risk for a data breach or security crisis.
Dashlane does not currently have a self-hosted option.
If your business has at least five users and no more than ten, you can get the Keeper Business Starter plan which offers fewer features than the Bitwarden Teams plan.
Similarly, The Keeper Business Plan offers fewer critical capabilities than the Bitwarden Teams plan like advanced two-factor authentication, Directory Connector, and API access.
Keeper does not publicly disclose the price of their Enterprise plan and offers costly add-ons for certain features. The Bitwarden Enterprise Plan offers all Bitwarden features at a straightforward price of $6 per user per month for comprehensive password security.
Both are robust password managers, but the combination of transparency, affordability, flexibility, and user-centric features make Bitwarden the superior choice for most users seeking an alternative to Keeper Security. Bitwarden stands out as a superior alternative to Keeper Security in several categories:
1. Open-Source Transparency
Bitwarden: Fully open-source with community audits and contributions.
Keeper: Proprietary software with limited transparency.
2. Cost-Effectiveness
Bitwarden: Offers a robust free tier and more affordable premium plans.
Keeper: Generally more expensive with a limited free version.
3. Self-Hosting Options
Bitwarden: Allows users to self-host their password vault for ultimate control.
Keeper: No self-hosting option available.
4. Cross-Platform Compatibility
Bitwarden: Seamless sync across all devices and platforms.
Keeper: Some limitations in cross-platform functionality.
5. Developer-Friendly Features
Bitwarden: Offers CLI tools and API access for advanced users and integrations.
Keeper: Lacks these developer-oriented features.
6. User Interface and Experience
Bitwarden: Clean, intuitive interface with powerful browser extensions.
Keeper: Functional but often considered less user-friendly.
7. Community Support and Development
Bitwarden: Active community contributing to rapid improvements and feature additions.
Keeper: Limited to company-driven development.
8. Privacy-Focused Approach
Bitwarden: Zero-knowledge encryption and minimal data collection.
Keeper: Strong security but less transparent about data practices.
Because of the Bitwarden open source approach, Bitwarden undergoes continuous inspection and enhancement by developers, users, and security researchers across the world. As Bitwarden grows, more eyes, brainpower, and scrutiny are applied to each line of code, further solidifying the integrity of the application as developers and researchers proactively identify potential errors for resolution.
In addition to ongoing reviews from the dedicated Bitwarden user community, Bitwarden engages a variety of third-party security auditors, including HackerOne (crowdsourced ethical hacking), Insight Risk Consulting (penetration testing), and Cure53 (source code audits).
This ongoing and rigorous review cycle fortifies the source code and the service, ensuring optimal security for Bitwarden users. (See bitwarden.com/compliance for a full list of Bitwarden’s security and compliance materials.)
Bitwarden is #1 in user satisfaction on G2 for nine straight quarters! When you choose Bitwarden over Keeper, you get straightforward pricing, more flexibility, responsive support, and so much more:
Open source transparency and security.
Cloud and self-host deployment options.
Direct encrypted file or text sharing to anyone.
Comprehensive import and export options.
Support for over 50 languages.
Clear, straightforward, value-based pricing.
Bitwarden has the biggest global community compared to other password managers, verifying every step of the password management and data security process.
Keeper has a limited global community, especially when compared to Bitwarden.
Bitwarden is completely open source, and is reviewed by experts to ensure continuous improvement as cyberthreats become more sophisticated. Bitwarden also offers a bug bounty program, encouraging users and security experts to report and remediate bugs—which results in a better overall experience for everyone.
Keeper is only open source for mobile app (Google Play Store), not the core source code.
Bitwarden offers services across 50+ languages and continues to expand its translation efforts to support more global businesses.
Keeper only supports 11 languages, making it less accessible to the global audience.
Bitwarden’s self-hosted option is available from its free password manager tier, and remains compatible across Linux, MacOS, and Windows devices. Many appreciate this, as self-hosted solutions are typically at less risk for a data breach or security crisis.
Bitwarden provides comprehensive security reports, including checks for weak, reused, or compromised passwords, all included in its free plan.
Keeper offers similar functionality but reserves its advanced "BreachWatch" monitoring for paid tiers, making Bitwarden more accessible for those seeking robust security insights without extra costs.
Bitwarden allows seamless encrypted file sharing through its Send feature, offering a user-friendly way to share sensitive data securely.
While Keeper also supports file sharing, its approach is more complex and tied to paid plans, making Bitwarden the more straightforward and cost-effective option.
Bitwarden retains the privilege of having the biggest global community compared to other password managers, and maintains it by fostering collaboration at every step of the password management and data security process.
LastPass: Extremely limited global community.
Bitwarden is completely open source, and is reviewed by experts to ensure continuous improvement as cyberthreats become more sophisticated. Bitwarden also offers a bug bounty program, encouraging users and security experts to report and remediate bugs—which results in a better overall experience for everyone.
LastPass maintains a proprietary closed source back-end. Lack of structure transparency means LastPass doesn’t have the same global-community caliber that drives ongoing improvements.
Bitwarden offers services across 50+ languages, and is continuing to expand its translation efforts to support more global businesses.
LastPass only supports seven languages on its platform, making it less accessible to the global audience.
Bitwarden’s self-hosted option is available from its free password manager tier, and remains compatible across Linux, MacOS, and Windows devices. Many appreciate this, as self-hosted solutions are typically at less risk for a data breach or security crisis.
LastPass does not currently have a self-hosted option.
Open-Source Transparency
Bitwarden: Fully open-source with community audits and contributions.
LastPass: Proprietary software with limited transparency.
Cost-Effectiveness
Bitwarden: Offers a robust free tier and more affordable premium plans.
LastPass: Generally more expensive with a limited free version.
Self-Hosting Options
Bitwarden: Allows users to self-host their password vault for ultimate control.
LastPass: Does not have a self-host option.
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Bitwarden: Seamless sync across all devices and platforms.
LastPass: While users can securely share passwords, many experience delays and failures during the transfer process.
Developer-Friendly Features
Bitwarden: Offers CLI tools and API access for advanced users and integrations.
LastPass: Offers CLI and API tools, but lacks the support and depth of the Bitwarden global community and resource pool to implement with.
User Interface and Experience
Bitwarden: Clean, intuitive interface with a powerful browser extension that works on all modern supported browsers.
LastPass: Clunky, slow, and less user-friendly design limits free tier users and paid users alike.
Community Support and Development
Bitwarden: Active global community contributing to password manager improvements and feature additions.
LastPass: Limited to company-driven development as their structure is not open source.
Privacy-Focused Approach
Bitwarden: Zero-knowledge encryption and minimal data collection.
LastPass: Strong security, but it is far less transparent about data practices around customer data, password management, and transfer.
Bitwarden maintains an open source approach that is constantly refined by users, developers, and security specialists around the world. This collaborative approach to betterment solidifies the application’s integrity, proactively identifying new opportunities for an even better outcome.
LastPass lacks this global support network, as its code is completely closed-source and “proprietary.”
In addition to salted hashing and advanced AES-256 bit encryption, Bitwarden engages experts who conduct ongoing reviews from the dedicated Bitwarden user community to better secure itself. This impressive list of third-party security auditors include:
HackerOne (crowdsourced ethical hacking).
Insight Risk Consulting (penetration testing).
Cure53 (source code audits).
See bitwarden.com/compliance for a full list of Bitwarden’s security and compliance materials.
Unlike LastPass, Bitwarden offers several advanced multifactor authentication methods:
Company-wide Duo Security with Duo Push, SMS, phone call, and security keys.
Individual use of Duo Security and TOTP codes.
YubiKey OTP (any 4/5 series device or YubiKey NEO/NFC).
Hardware security key (FIDO2 Passkey).
Bitwarden’s SSO is compatible with all SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect apps across environments; making it more integration-friendly and competitive than LastPass.
LastPass offers SSO support but it’s gatekept behind the Business account or their Advanced SSO add-on, and it may be less compatible than Bitwarden’s SSO experience.
As you search for other password managers, consider looking for a suite of features similar to what Bitwarden offers (there’s a reason Bitwarden ranks #1 in user satisfaction on G2 for nine straight quarters!).
Users love Bitwarden because of all the features included from the free plan onward. Some of the most popular include:
Bitwarden’s open source structure that prioritizes transparency and security.
Convenient cloud and self-host deployment options.
Direct encrypted file or text sharing to anyone.
Comprehensive import and export options.
Support for over 50 languages.
Clear, straightforward, value-based pricing.
LastPass currently offers two plans for businesses: Teams and Business. Teams is optimized for single-team small businesses, and Business is best for any organization that has multiple teams. Unlike Bitwarden, LastPass offers no advanced savings opportunities for companies with hundreds or thousands of employees, relegating them to choose the Business tier—which may or may not fit their needs or budget.
Additionally, key tools like Directory integration and advanced security reports/log monitoring are locked behind the Business plan paywall. This gap leaves individuals and businesses on the Teams tier two choices: pay more for the next membership tier, or go without key areas of functionality.
Bitwarden offers these core functions at their lowest business tier, Teams, ensuring that no businesses, regardless of scale, go without.
Yes. Bitwarden conducts regular third-party security audits and is compliant with major privacy and security regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and SOC 2. Visit the Bitwarden Security and Compliance page for more information.
Yes, see the SOC 3 Report for more information.
The Bitwarden Security and Compliance Program is based on the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS). More information in the Bitwarden Security White paper.
Bitwarden also completes a wide range of compliance certifications including SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA as well as penetration testing, code testing, and other third party audits. More information on the Bitwarden Security and Compliance page. Bitwarden Inc. has not yet completed ISO 27001 certification directly.
Yes, see the SOC 3 Report for more information.
Bitwarden uses zero knowledge encryption to ensure neither Bitwarden nor subprocessors have access to customer vault data. See Bitwarden Subprocessors and administrative data for more information.
Bitwarden stores encrypted Administrative Data and Vault Data. Vault data is encrypted locally on your device before being sent to Bitwarden servers and only you have the keys required to decrypt your vault. Neither Bitwarden, nor subprocessors have access to your vault data. For detailed information, view the full Privacy Policy.
Deleting a Bitwarden account or Organization permanently deletes the account or Organization and all data that is associated with it. Bitwarden does not "soft delete" any data. For administrative data, see bitwarden.com/help/administrative-data.
Bitwarden uses Administrative Data to provide the Bitwarden Service to its users. We list the data collected in the security section of our help website here: https://bitwarden.com/help/article/administrative-data/
The Bitwarden business model focuses on paid business and individual plans. You can read more in this blog: Defining and sustaining value for Bitwarden users https://bitwarden.com/blog/defining-and-sustaining-value-for-bitwarden-users/
How can I learn more about your commitment to security, privacy, and compliance with international standards?
Visit: https://bitwarden.com/compliance/ to see how Bitwarden protects customer data.
Bitwarden regularly conducts comprehensive third-party security audits with notable security firms. These annual audits include source code assessments and penetration testing across Bitwarden IPs, servers, and web applications.
Register for the Bitwarden Password Manager Deep Dive at bitwarden.com/weekly/.
This demo is tailored for IT professionals, security administrators, and enterprise users ready to learn more about Bitwarden Password Manager, how the product works, and the steps to get started.
Join the deep dive to:
Evaluate if Bitwarden Password Manager is right for your business, organization, or team
Explore features and functionality available with your business plan
Get questions about Bitwarden Password Manager answered live by Bitwarden experts
Register for your preferred session at bitwarden.com/weekly/ and follow the instructions in the email confirmation.
Attendees will learn the basics of how to securely store, share, and auto-fill sensitive information like passwords, TOTP codes, credit cards, secure notes, and more — anytime, anywhere.
Get actionable steps for identifying compromised or insecure logins, generating strong and unique credentials, and storing those credentials in Bitwarden Password Manager.
Administrators will discover how to implement the solution in their organization, manage user access, enforce key security policies, and conduct security audits.
Bitwarden is trusted by security-conscious companies around the world and backed by the most rigorous compliance standards including GDPR, Data Privacy Framework (DPF), HIPAA, CCPA, and SOC 2.
To ensure security while leveraging the potential of AI, its important to:
Evaluate how your data will be used before investing in AI software and data security solutions
Leverage a trusted cybersecurity solution, like Bitwarden, to safeguard business accounts and securely store sensitive information
Regularly inspect new and existing AI software for vulnerabilities, focusing on compliance, risk, access, and privacy, which is often easier with open source technology that allows you to inspect the source code
Don’t willingly input highly sensitive personal or organizational data into AI-driven software tools
Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances cybersecurity threat detection but also poses new risks when not properly managed, empowering bad actors to create advanced malware and more convincing social engineering attacks. For example;
AI-powered malware can adapt its behavior against traditional security detection, analyzing target systems and changing its code
It can create highly convincing phishing emails, mimicking legitimate senders
It can produce authentic-looking video or audio for deepfake social engineering
Privacy and Reliance Risks: AI-driven security tools can compromise privacy by processing data without consent, while over reliance on them can create new risks if bypassed or compromised.
Oversharing Sensitive Info: If an AI platform is breached, any sensitive information individuals or employees input into the platform can be exploited.
These risks can be mitigated with a strong password manager, AI use policies. and vigilance about good security habits and evolving threats.
Password management is an important protection against cyber crimes. Many password managers are protected with strong security like AES, a technology used for protecting government sensitive information. Although password managers are a strong defense against data breaches, it is still very important for users to practice proper password habits, protect the master passwords, use 2FA as an extra human-side defense layer, and be aware of phishing scams that attempt to bypass the security features that the best password managers have. While no system is completely immune to hacking, reputable password managers use strong encryption and security practices to minimize the risk. Using a strong master password and enabling two-factor authentication can further reduce the chances of unauthorized access to password data.
For information on the structure of the Bitwarden team, compliance with international standards, and historical uptime, visit the compliance page, SOC 3 report and Bitwarden Status page.
Bitwarden currently serves tens of thousands of businesses and millions of end users globally.
Bitwarden is an open source password management service that provides scalable storage, management and sharing of website credentials and other secure data.
Bitwarden processes and stores all data securely in the Microsoft Azure cloud using services that are managed by the team at Microsoft in the US. Since Bitwarden only uses service offerings provided by Azure, there is no server infrastructure to manage and maintain. All uptime, scalability, and security updates, patching, and guarantees are backed by Microsoft and their cloud infrastructure. For more information, see Microsoft Azure Compliance Offerings, https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/explore/trusted-cloud/compliance/
The Bitwarden mission is to help people stay safe online regardless of the authentication technology they use. Bitwarden incorporates a variety of passwordless features, including biometrics, security keys, 2FA, and will continue to innovate and add support for these important technologies in the future. Passwordless authentication is important and will continue to grow. At the same time, password-based authentication is unlikely to go away any time soon due to convenience and ubiquity.
For more information, see our posts on Living the Passwordless Life, Bitwarden and the Passwordless Revolution, and How to Go Passwordless with Bitwarden
Real time system updates and historical uptime are available on the Bitwarden Status page.
Yes. Bitwarden is a corporation headquartered in Santa Barbara, California with employees located in the U.S. and around the world.
Your data is fully encrypted and/or hashed before ever leaving your local device, so no one from the Bitwarden team can ever see, read, or reverse engineer to get to your real data. Bitwarden servers only store encrypted and hashed data. For more security info visit https://bitwarden.com/help/security-faqs/
As an open source product, Bitwarden code can be reviewed by anyone at any time. To maintain the integrity of the codebase, Bitwarden relies on the following protocols for code contributions:
Bitwarden maintains extensive compliance certifications with international standards.
Regular security training sessions conducted for all Bitwarden employees—including simulated attacks.
Code branches include protections to prevent unapproved changes being deployed without being reviewed.
Code and proposed changes are subject to automated scans and require in-depth review by other team members.
Dependency analysis monitors for potential vulnerabilities.
Partnership with security researchers at HackerOne to monitor for exploits.
Regular third party audits conducted.
Bitwarden uses Cryptography libraries maintained by industry experts.
Additional resources:
See our Media Spotlight page for the latest reviews by industry experts: https://bitwarden.com/media-spotlight/
For customer perspectives see - https://bitwarden.com/bitwarden-reviews/
For reviews from users who switched from another password manager see - https://bitwarden.com/user-reviews/
Bitwarden supports a comprehensive set of integrations to enhance security and streamline operations, including:
Single sign-on integrations: Connect Bitwarden with leading identity providers for seamless authentication.
Directory integrations: Synchronize users and groups effortlessly from your directory services.
Event monitoring integrations: Link Bitwarden with your preferred SIEM tools for enhanced monitoring and analysis.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) integrations: Add an extra layer of security with various MFA options.
Email alias integrations: Simplify privacy with integrated email alias providers.
Bitwarden Secrets Manager integrations: Securely integrate your CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure with Bitwarden Secrets Manager.
Building a custom integration with Bitwarden is a straightforward process designed to give developers flexibility and control. Here’s how to get started:
Explore the public API documentation: Review the comprehensive Bitwarden API documentation to understand available endpoints and capabilities.
Set up API access: Generate and configure API credentials to securely connect your application with Bitwarden.
Choose your development framework and preferred programming language, such as Python, Go, or another tool of your choice, to start building your integration. Once developed, thoroughly test it to ensure seamless operation and compatibility.
Submit for review: Share your completed integration with Bitwarden for feedback or inclusion to the ecosystem.
Bitwarden prioritizes building and maintaining the integrations most requested by the community and customers to ensure they meet high standards of functionality and security. Many companies take advantage of the API functionality within Bitwarden to enable integrations. Bitwarden strives to fit easily within existing environments, whether an identity provider, directory services, log export to SIEM systems, and more.
Additionally, the integrations page features a variety of solutions developed by third-party software vendors, offering even more ways to extend Bitwarden's capabilities.
Yes, Bitwarden has a Public API (Restful API) that provides organizations a suite of tools for managing members, collections, groups, event logs, and policies. Bitwarden also has a Vault Management REST API for programmatic access to Vault secrets.
Yes, Bitwarden also offers a Provider Portal to help MSPs manage their clients more easily. Learn more on the MSP page and contact sales to get started.
Open the 1Password application on your device.*
Click the ellipsis triple-dot bar at the top of your sidebar area.
Choose “Export.”
Select the account you wish to export.
Enter your account.
Choose the desired export format. You will be able to choose between a .1pux or a .csv.
Export your data.
Choose the location you want to export the data to.
Click “Open.”
*Please note that we referenced the Windows export instructions from 1Password directly. Experiences may vary by operating system (OS).
Complete the following steps to export data from the 1Password desktop app:
Navigate to the vault you'd like to export.
In your vault, select the items you would like to export. Hold Ctrl/Cmd to select multiple vault items, or select everything by pressing Ctrl/Cmd + A.
On Windows, select File → Export or right-click and select Export.
On macOS, select File → Export → All Items...
In the export window, specify a location and file format.
To cancel your 1Password subscription complete the following steps:
Sign in to your account on 1Password.com.
Click Billing in the sidebar, then click Billing Settings.
Click Unsubscribe.
Start by opening your browser's Settings and going to "Profiles," then "Passwords." Navigate to the three-dot menu next to "Passwords," then click "Export Passwords." Please note that you'll need to choose where to save your password list on your computer. Once you're done, select your preferred location and click "Save."
Open Edge's Settings and go to "Profiles" then "Passwords." Click the three dots (…) menu next to "Passwords" and select "Export passwords," then choose a location to temporarily save your password list.
Next, log into vault.bitwarden.com and select "Tools," then "Import Data." Here, you'll need to choose where you want your passwords to go, such as a personal or organizational vault. Once you've selected your location, pick your file format. You'll then be able to upload your exported Edge file or paste its contents, clicking "Import Data" to complete the transfer.
Log in to the web vault at https://vault.bitwarden.com, https://vault.bitwarden.eu, or https://your.bitwarden.domain.com if self-hosting.
Select Tools → Import data from the navigation:
Import Data Import data
Complete the following fields from the drop-down menus:
Import destination: Select the import destination such as your individual vault or an organizational vault that you have access to.
Folder or Collection: Select if you would like the imported content moved to a specific folder or organization collection that you have access to.
File format: Select the Keeper import file format.
Select Choose File and add the file to import or copy/paste the contents of your file into the input box.
Select Import data to trigger the import. If you are importing a password protected .json file, enter the password into the Confirm vault import window that will appear.
After successful import, delete the import source file from your computer. This will protect you in the event your computer is compromised.
To export your Bitwarden vault data, click the menu button to open the “Tools” menu panel in the web app. Then, select "Export Vault." Choose where to export from and pick your preferred file format: .json, .csv, or encrypted .json. If you opt for encrypted export, you can make it account-restricted or password-protected for extra security.
Once you've confirmed your format choice, click "Export Vault" again in the menu panel and verify the action with your master password or an email code. The exported file will include all vault items you have permission to access.
First, export your Chrome passwords by going to your settings, clicking Export Passwords, and saving the file as a .csv format to your computer. Then, log into Bitwarden and go to "Tools," then "Import Data." From there, you'll select your import destination, either a personal or organizational vault. You'll then choose any specific folder you want to store the passwords in, as well as the file format you'd like the data in. After uploading your exported file or pasting its contents, click Import Data to complete the transfer.
To move your Firefox passwords to Bitwarden, start by typing 'about:logins' in your Firefox address bar. Open the menu panel on the top right, and select "Export Logins." Follow the on-screen prompts to save your passwords as a .csv file.
Once you have the .csv file, log into your Bitwarden web vault, click the menu button and go to “Tools.” Then, click “Import Data” and select your import destination and file format. There, you’ll be able to upload your Firefox .csv file or paste its contents, click "Import Data," and you're done!*
*Note that you'll need to manually transfer any additional items like file attachments.
Log in to your Dashlane account.
Click on the My Account dropdown and choose Settings from the menu.
Click Export Data from Settings.
Click Export to CSV and save your file.
Save your .zip file to your preferred location, and unpack it to view your multiple .csv files exported from the account. You can then import them into Bitwarden.
Start by exporting your current passwords from your browser's settings. "Password Manager" section, where you can download everything as a CSV file. Be sure to click "Save" before exiting. Once done, head to vault.bitwarden.com (or your custom Bitwarden domain if you're self-hosting) and look for the "Import Data" option under Tools. From there, just tell Bitwarden where you want your passwords to live—whether in your personal vault or an organization's vault—and pick which folder to put them in.
Once you've determined where your files will go, choose your file format, upload the file using the on-screen prompts, and click "Import."
First, you’ll need to export your passwords from Brave by navigating to the browser’s menu and clicking "Autofill and Passwords" then "Password Manager." The download options will be hidden under the "Settings" tab.
Once you've downloaded the export file, log into your Bitwarden vault and locate the "Import Data" option under "Tools." You can then select where you'd like to store your passwords and upload the file. Just note that if any of these passwords already exist in your Bitwarden vault, you may end up with duplicates. Click the confirmation dialog box and begin using your migrated Brave browser passwords instantly.
Log in to your LastPass account.
Select the Advanced Options tab, located in the left sidebar.
Select Export from the Manage Your Vault option. This will prompt LastPass to send you an email to confirm this change.
Log in to your email account associated with LastPass.
Open the email from LastPass and confirm the export by following the on-screen prompts.
Log back into your LastPass web vault, and click on the Export option again to complete the export.
Check your downloads. Your data automatically saves as a .csv or displays on the screen in .csv format depending on your browser settings.
If your data went to the screen: Highlight the content and copy/paste it into a new export.csv file for ease of use.
To export your passwords from Brave, start by opening "Settings." Then, navigate to "Autofill and Passwords" and select "Password Manager." Once you're there, click on "Settings," then choose "Download File." Note that you'll need to enter your computer's password to authorize the export. Finally, save the exported .csv file to your preferred location on your device.
To export your passwords from Opera, open the "Settings" menu. Navigate to "Privacy & Security," then select "Autofill" followed by "Passwords." Click on the three-dot menu next to "Saved Passwords" and choose "Export Passwords." You will be prompted to enter your computer’s password to confirm the export. Save the .csv file to your desired location.
DuckDuckGo offers Bitwarden as a built-in part of its interface, so you won’t typically need to import passwords from DuckDuckGo. Just make sure that the in-built DuckDuckGo browser integration is permitted through your DuckDuckGo settings, then save credentials as you go with a single click.
Begin by exporting your passwords from Opera using the browser's "Privacy & Security" menu. Navigate to "Autofill" and "Passwords," then select the export option under the three-dot menu in "Saved Passwords." Save the file to your device.
Next, log into your Bitwarden vault, go to the "Tools" section, and click "Import Data." Select the exported .csv file and upload it. Be aware that any duplicate passwords in Bitwarden will be added alongside existing entries. Confirm the import, and your Opera passwords will be ready to use in Bitwarden.
Yes, you can export your existing data and import it into your Bitwarden Organization. For a full list of supported import formats, refer to this FAQ item.
An organization will have the same plan across any product they are subscribed to. For example, if a customer is subscribed to a Bitwarden Password Manager Enterprise plan and decides to purchase Bitwarden Secrets Manager, they will also be subscribed to the Enterprise plan.
To subscribe to a different Secrets Manager plan than what you are currently subscribed to with Password Manager, simply create a new organization or account and sign up for Secrets Manager following these steps.
Setting up an open source password manager on your own server typically involves these step
Prepare your server: Ensure you have a server or virtual machine ready. This could be on-premises hardware or a cloud-based server.
Select deployment method: Many self-hosted password managers offer multiple installation options. Common ones include:
Docker containers
Kubernetes deployments
Installation: Explore the detailed Bitwarden self-host documentation for various deployment types.
Configuration: Set up environment variables and adjust settings to match your security requirements and organizational needs.
User management: Set up administrator accounts and configure user access rights.
Client setup: Install browser extensions, desktop apps, and mobile apps for your users, ensuring they're configured to connect to your self-hosted server.
Testing: Thoroughly test the installation, including features like the password generator, secure sharing, and multi-factor authentication.
Maintenance plan: Establish procedures for regular backups, updates, and security audits to keep your self-hosted password manager secure and up-to-date.
Remember, while self-hosting offers many benefits, it also requires ongoing maintenance and security vigilance. Ensure you have the resources and expertise to manage a self-hosted solution effectively.
Bitwarden has in-depth guides for deploying Docker installations in the help documentation. Instructions for installing on AWS EKS, OpenShift, and Azure AKS using Helm are also available. Below are recommended resources to help you get started:
True data sovereignty: Self-hosting a password manager gives you complete control over your data. You manage your own server, ensuring that sensitive passwords and credentials are stored on the infrastructure you control.
Enhanced security: With a self-hosted solution, you can apply your own security model. Place your password management installation behind proxies and firewalls for extra protection.
Customization: Self-hosted password managers often offer flexible environment variables, allowing you to customize the setup to fit your specific needs and compliance requirements.
Open source advantages: Trust and transparency are essential when it comes to choosing which password manager to self-host. Because Bitwarden is an open source password manager, the security measures are self-verifiable, and every line of code is regularly inspected by thousands of security experts and enthusiasts globally.
Regulatory compliance: Self-hosting can help meet strict data compliance requirements in various industries, as you have full control over data residency and access.
Integration with existing systems: Self-hosted solutions often support seamless integration with your current IT infrastructure, including directory services and identity providers.
Audit readiness: Gain access to detailed event logs for user activity tracking, which can be crucial for internal audits and maintaining compliance.
Bitwarden clients are cross-platform, and the server can be deployed in Docker containers on Windows, Linux, or in Kubernetes with the use of a Helm chart.
Docker Desktop on Windows may require a license depending on whether your company meets Docker's requirements for licenses, however Docker on Linux is free.
You can read more about Docker and container technologies at the Docker website.
If for some reason Bitwarden were to get hacked and your data was exposed, your information is still protected due to strong encryption and one-way salted hashing measures taken on your vault data and master password.