Bitwarden: a secure digital vault for all your passwords

How does the Bitwarden password manager work?

Bitwarden is a free password generator trusted by millions of people worldwide. It stores all your usernames and passwords in an encrypted vault, which can only be accessed with a single «key» — your master password.

It’s like a digital safe: impenetrable on the outside, but inside, all your data is neatly organised. You only need to remember one password for this safe, and Bitwarden takes care of the rest.

How it works in practice:

1. Go to a website or open the app.
2. Bitwarden automatically fills in your username and password.
3. You don’t even have to think about what the password is — just click «Log in».

If you’re signing up to a new website, Bitwarden can instantly generate a strong password and save it for you. No more «coming up with something simple and then forgetting it».

Who needs a password manager

Bitwarden is useful for anyone who uses the Internet — which is to say, literally everyone. But it’s particularly worth considering for those who:

• Forget their passwords and regularly click «Forgot your password?».
• Use the same password on multiple websites.
• Write down passwords in their phone notes or on a piece of paper.
• Work from multiple devices and want to access their accounts from anywhere.
• Run their own business or share accounts with colleagues.

Bitwarden is particularly recommended for entrepreneurs and small teams as the easiest way to store passwords: the programme allows you to securely share passwords with colleagues without having to send them via Telegram or write them down in a shared document. If an employee leaves, you can simply revoke their access – no need to panic or change all your passwords manually.

What Bitwarden can do

At first glance, Bitwarden is simply a password manager. But in reality, this service offers much more:

• It generates strong passwords. You don’t need to come up with a complex password yourself — Bitwarden will do it for you. You can customize the length and complexity.
• It stores passwords and fills them in automatically. Install the browser extension, and the service will recognise familiar websites and fill in the fields for you. No need to copy and paste anything manually.
• Stores more than just passwords.Bank cards, secure notes, documents — you can keep everything in one place.

What’s more, Bitwarden is designed with convenience and accessibility in mind:

• Works on all devices.Whether it’s your phone, tablet, work computer or laptop at home, you have the same storage everywhere. Synchronisation happens automatically.
• It has a desktop version. As well as a browser extension and a mobile app, Bitwarden has a full-featured app for Windows, macOS and Linux — handy for those who spend more time working on a computer.
• Works online and offline. Because the storage works locally, you can still access your saved passwords even without an Internet connection. When the connection is restored, the data syncs automatically.
• Free for personal use. The basic version is completely free and meets the needs of most users. There are also paid plans with advanced features for families and businesses.
• Open source.This means that any expert can check exactly how Bitwarden protects your data. There are no hidden algorithms — everything is open to audit. The open-source password manager Bitwarden is a rarity among similar services and a strong argument in favour of trust.
• Deployment flexibility. Companies can install Bitwarden on their own servers. This is critical for organisations that do not wish to store confidential data in public clouds.

Is Bitwarden secure?

Absolutely: even if someone manages to obtain files from Bitwarden’s servers, they will only see encrypted data. Your master password is never transmitted to the servers and is not stored anywhere — only you have it. Without it, it is impossible to decrypt your vault.

This is known as zero-knowledge encryption: not even the Bitwarden developers themselves have access to your passwords. So even in the worst-case scenario, your data remains secure.

It’s easier to get started than you might think

You don’t need any technical knowledge to set up the Bitwarden password generator:

1. Go to bitwarden.com and sign up (it’s free).
2. Install the browser extensions
   

   

   or a mobile app.
3. Start adding passwords (or import them from your browser with a single click).
   

   

4. Come up with a single, strong master password and memorise it.

From then on, you can forget about all your other passwords — Bitwarden will remember them for you.

As Bitwarden is an open-source solution, this means you can install it on your own server. Maxnet provides hosting that makes this easy: your passwords will be stored exclusively on your own infrastructure, rather than in a third-party cloud. And if you need help, our specialists will take care of deploying the service and its ongoing maintenance. Ideal for companies that value complete control over their corporate data.