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Bitwarden
Open Source Password Management for Individuals and Businesses

What is Bitwarden?

Bitwarden is a comprehensive password manager designed for individuals, families, and businesses looking to secure their digital information with transparency and advanced encryption. It provides robust solutions for storing, generating, and managing passwords, passkeys, credit cards, and other sensitive data across unlimited devices on various platforms including browser extensions, desktop, and mobile applications.

This platform features end-to-end encryption with zero-knowledge security, ensuring only authorized users can access stored information. Bitwarden also supports secure sharing, integrated two-step login options, passkey management, cross-device syncing, directory integration for businesses, and detailed vault health reports. As an open source solution, Bitwarden maximizes user confidence by allowing independent code reviews and frequent third-party security audits to ensure compliance with leading industry standards such as GDPR, SOC 2, and HIPAA.

Features

  • Open Source Security: Full transparency with publicly available code and independent reviews
  • Zero-Knowledge Encryption: End-to-end encryption ensures only authorized access
  • Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with browser, desktop, and mobile devices
  • Password & Passkey Management: Creates, stores, and autofills strong passwords and passkeys
  • Secure Sharing: Bitwarden Send feature for encrypted file and text sharing
  • Integrated Two-Step Login: Advanced multi-factor authentication options for added security
  • Vault Health Reports: Identifies weak, reused, or exposed passwords
  • Emergency Access: Designate trusted users for emergency vault access
  • Directory and SSO Integration: Business tools for simplified user management
  • Self-Hosting Option: Ability to run the server application on your own infrastructure

Use Cases

  • Safeguarding personal login credentials and sensitive notes
  • Managing and sharing family passwords and secure information
  • Enabling secure, compliant collaboration within teams and enterprises
  • Monitoring and improving password health and security practices
  • Automating secure password and username generation
  • Storing and protecting credit card and identity information
  • Enabling passwordless authentication through integrated passkey support

FAQs

  • How does Bitwarden ensure the security of my data?
    Bitwarden uses end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption, meaning only the user can access their vault and all sensitive data is encrypted before ever leaving your device.
  • Can Bitwarden be used across different devices?
    Yes, Bitwarden supports unlimited device usage across desktop, browser, and mobile platforms with seamless syncing of vault data.
  • Does Bitwarden support secure password sharing?
    Yes, Bitwarden enables secure sharing of credentials and sensitive data via end-to-end encrypted links and organizational sharing features.
  • Is there a free version of Bitwarden?
    Bitwarden offers a fully functional free version, with unlimited passwords and devices, along with paid premium features for individuals and families.
  • What compliance standards does Bitwarden adhere to?
    Bitwarden complies with GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, Data Privacy Framework (DPF), and CCPA standards for data security and privacy.

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