Whether you're an individual, part of a team, or managing a business, Bitwarden helps you store, share, and sync your data safely across all your devices. With secure cloud syncing, you can access your vault anytime, anywhere – on mobile, desktop, or web.

Password theft is a growing threat. Every day, websites and apps face attacks that can expose your credentials. Reusing passwords puts all your accounts at risk – from email to banking. Bitwarden helps you generate and manage strong, unique passwords to keep your information safe.

How secure is Bitwarden's encryption?

Bitwarden uses zero-knowledge encryption, meaning your data is encrypted locally on your device before it is ever sent to their servers. It employs AES-256 encryption (AES-CBC) alongside PBKDF2 SHA-256 or Argon2id key derivation. The encryption key is generated from your master password locally and never leaves your device. Only an irreversible hash of your password is sent to authenticate you, not the key itself.

What is the difference between Bitwarden's free and paid tiers?

Bitwarden offers a free account that includes core features like unlimited passwords, cross-device syncing, and TOTP seed storage. Premium (~$10/year) adds extras such as 1 GB encrypted file attachments, integrated TOTP code generation, YubiKey/FIDO2 support, and the ability to set up trusted emergency contacts.

How can I recover if I'd forgotten my master password?

Bitwarden is a zero-knowledge system and doesn't store or recover your master password. Without it – and without a backup – you can't decrypt your vault. However, premium users can designate emergency contacts who can request access in emergencies.

Is Bitwarden trustworthy?

Yes, Bitwarden is trustworthy. It uses end-to-end encryption, is open source, regularly audited by third parties, and offers strong security features like two-factor authentication and hardware key support.

Should I use generated passwords and enable 2FA for Bitwarden and other sites?

Absolutely. It's best to use Bitwarden's built-in password generator (15 – 25 characters with symbols, numbers, etc.). For your vault, enable two-factor authentication: using options like an authenticator app, FIDO2 key (YubiKey), or email recovery. You can also store TOTP seeds in your vault for use with other services.

Features

Bitwarden is a solid free password manager for several reasons:

  • It is open-source and regularly audited for security
  • Its core features are free, with no device or entry limits
  • Uses 256-bit AES end-to-end encryption
  • Allows unlimited device usage with secure syncing
  • Stores passwords, secure notes, credit cards, and identities
  • Supports free sharing between 2 users (via a free organization)
  • Integrates with email alias services like SimpleLogin and Firefox Relay

End-to-End Encryption

Lock your passwords and private information with end-to-end AES-256 bit encryption, salted hashing, and PBKDF2 SHA-256.

Cross-Platform Applications

Secure and share sensitive data within your Bitwarden Vault from any browser, mobile device, or desktop application.

Global Community

Align to the highest security standards with a global community of password security experts and Bitwarden users.

How do you stay safe?

Security experts recommend that you use a different, randomly generated password for every online account that you create. But how are you supposed to remember and keep up with that many passwords? Bitwarden helps you create and manage secure passwords so that you can get back to enjoying your life online.

Sync all of Your Devices

A password manager is useless if you can't easily access it. Our secure cloud syncing features allow you to access your data from anywhere, on any device! Your vault is conveniently optimized for use on desktop, laptop, tablet, and phone devices.

Since all of your data is fully encrypted before it ever leaves your device, only you have access to it. Not even the team at Bitwarden can read your data, even if we wanted to. Your data is sealed with end-to-end AES-256 bit encryption, salted hashing, and PBKDF2 SHA-256.

What's New

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