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How to Manage Your Passwords with Bitwarden

Tap through each step in order to get Bitwarden set up and saving your passwords.

  1. Create a free account on Bitwarden's website

    Sign up with an email address on Bitwarden's official site and set a master password -- this single password is the only one you will need to remember going forward, so make it strong but memorable.

  2. Install the browser extension and mobile app

    Add the extension to whichever browser you use most, and install the Bitwarden app on your phone too, so your saved logins are available everywhere you sign in.

  3. Accept the save prompt when you log in

    When you sign into a site, Bitwarden offers to save the login automatically -- accept it once, and it will auto-fill that site for you every time after.

  4. Use the password generator for new accounts

    When creating a new account, Bitwarden's built-in generator can create a long, random, hard-to-guess password automatically, so you never have to invent one yourself.

  5. Why it's worth the switch

    Instead of memorizing (or reusing) a complex password for every site, you only need to remember one master password -- everything else logs in automatically and securely.

A specific example of a broader habit

Using any password manager well comes down to the same core habits: stop reusing passwords and let a generator create unique ones. This guide walks through what that looks like in Bitwarden specifically, one of the more widely used options with a genuinely useful free tier.

Pair it with two-factor authentication

A password manager makes strong, unique passwords painless, but adding two-factor authentication on top -- especially for your email and financial accounts -- means a leaked password alone still is not enough for someone to get in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bitwarden free to use?

Yes -- core features like password storage and auto-fill are free, while things like file attachments and advanced reports are part of the paid plans.

What happens if I forget my master password?

Because it is never stored anywhere in a recoverable form, not even Bitwarden itself can reset it for you -- choose something you will genuinely remember, and consider setting up an emergency access contact as a backup.