First Steps with Bitwarden

Follow these video guides to quickly set up your Bitwarden account and prepare your devices for easy storage of passwords and sensitive information.

Creating a Bitwarden account

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Learn more about creating your Bitwarden account here, or jump to the following points in the video to learn about specific topics:

  • 0:06 Overview
  • 0:29 From the Bitwarden homepage
  • 1:26 From any Bitwarden client
  • 1:36 From an invitation / SSO

Bitwarden for all devices

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Download Bitwarden apps for all your devices here.

Setting up the Bitwarden browser extension

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Video Chapters: See how Bitwarden works in your browser, from saving a password the first time you log in to autofilling your credentials on return visits. Download the browser extension and get set up in minutes.

Learn more about getting started with the browser extension here, or jump to the following points in the video to learn about specific topics:

  • 0:11 Install Bitwarden
  • 0:23 Pin the extension
  • 0:32 Log in or create an accout
  • 0:37 Disable your browser's built-in password manager
  • 0:5 Import items
  • 1:11 Create a new item
  • 1:42 Adding additional fields
  • 1:52 Using folders
  • 2:11 Favorite an item
  • 2:17 Autofill
  • 2:39 Auto-save pop-up
  • 2:45 PIN and biometrics
  • 2:58 Account switching
  • 3:07 Customize Bitwarden

Disabling Built-in Browser Password Managers

Learn more about disabling built-in browser password managers. Enable a smooth user experience by not having conflicting prompts and ensure all data is being saved in Bitwarden and not inadvertently within the browser.

Chrome

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Microsoft Edge

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Activating two-step login for your Bitwarden account

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Video Chapters: Email-based two-step login is enabled by default. Explore other methods like authenticator apps and hardware keys to find what works best for you.

Learn more about your two-step login options here.

Learn more about your two-step login options here, or jump to the following points in the video to learn about specific topics:

  • 0:40: Setup two-step login using email.
  • 0:57: Setup two-step login using an authenticator app.
  • 1:25: Setup two-step login using a passkey.
  • 1:54: Setup two-step login using Yubico OTP.
  • 2:14: Setup two-step login using Duo.
  • 2:27: Get your recovery code.
  • 3:00: Using multiple methods.