Bitwarden

Bitwarden Inc. · Open source · Security & privacy

Bitwarden is an open-source password manager developed by Bitwarden Inc. It stores credentials, credit cards, identities, and secure notes inside an end-to-end encrypted vault. The service provides seamless vault synchronization across desktop and mobile devices.

Download for Windows

github.com · Official website

✓ Official source (winget)
✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 2026.10.3
Release date: Nov. 2, 2026
License: GPL-3.0 or Bitwarden-1.0
Installer type: nullsoft

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.

winget install --id Bitwarden.Bitwarden -e

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Download for macOS

github.com · Official website

✓ Official source (Homebrew)
✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 2026.10.3
License: GPL-3.0 or Bitwarden-1.0
Installer type: dmg

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

This command needs Homebrew; if you don't have it, first run the install command from brew.sh. Then open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal), paste the command and press Enter.

brew install --cask bitwarden

SHA256 (file verification)

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Open official page for Linux

flathub.org · Official website

✓ Official source (Flathub)
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026

Version: 2026.10.2
Release date: Oct. 29, 2026
License: GPL-3.0 or Bitwarden-1.0
Installer type: flatpak

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Open a terminal, paste the command and press Enter. Flatpak and Flathub must be set up; Linux Mint has them by default, for other distributions see flathub.org/setup.

flatpak install flathub com.bitwarden.desktop

Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
Old versions (10)

Bitwarden 2026.10.3: what's new?

Official release notes →

Highlights

End-to-end encrypted digital vault architecture
Storage for logins, payment cards, identities, and notes
Integrated strong password and passphrase generator
Synchronization across Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows

Who is it for?

Bitwarden is designed for individuals, remote workers, and system administrators needing a centralized, encrypted repository for all their login credentials.

Good to know before installing

Master password reset is not possible without an existing recovery code or configured emergency contact.
Certain features like integrated TOTP authenticator storage require a paid plan.
Self-hosting the backend requires basic Linux administration and container management knowledge.

Screenshots

How to install

Windows

Download the setup file via our official link or run 'winget install --id Bitwarden.Bitwarden -e'.
Run the installer and follow the short setup instructions.
Launch the software and log in with your Bitwarden credentials.

Alternatives

All Bitwarden alternatives →

Frequently asked questions

Is Bitwarden completely free to use?

Yes, Bitwarden is open source and offers free personal password management with unlimited devices.

Can Bitwarden staff recover my master password?

No, because Bitwarden uses zero-knowledge encryption, nobody else has access to your master key.

Can I self-host Bitwarden on my own server?

Yes, the open-source backend can be deployed and hosted on your private server infrastructure.