VaultWarden •
Cross-platform password management and secure document storage.
Overview
BitWarden is a password manager that can securely store your sensitive data. Create a family vault for passwords and securely share access private documents.
- Sync your passwords and secure data across all of your devices and browsers.
- Handle two factor authentication for your websites using the built-in TOTP feature.
- Generate strong passwords and passphrases on-the-fly and save them later.
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VaultWarden v2024.6.2
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Setup & Configuration
We need to install the service through Portainer and configure any necessary settings.
Preparation
There are some things we need to do in preparation to install this service.
Volumes
Persistent Data
This is where the service will store its own application data and ensures we can quickly update the service image.
Ensure your user has permissions to access the folder.
Environment
SIGNUPS_ALLOWED
We need to temporarily enable this setting to allow us to create a new account with the service.
Installation
The service can be installed through the Portainer web interface.
Learn about creating a new stack.
Docker Compose
Use the following code to install the service:
---
services:
vaultwarden:
image: vaultwarden/server:latest
container_name: vaultwarden
network_mode: bridge
environment:
- TZ=America/Vancouver
- SIGNUPS_ALLOWED=true
ports:
- 2546:80
volumes:
- /srv/vaultwarden:/data
restart: unless-stoppedUpdating
Backup and Re-Deploy the Stack
VaultWarden has been optimized for running in Docker. This allows you to re-deploy the stack through Portainer to download the latest updates.
Due to the important nature of this data, it is always crucial to perform a full backup before upgrading.
User Manual
Development
This software is released under the AGPL 3.0 license.
The software is an open-source implementation of the BitWarden API, making it compatible with all BitWarden official apps. An active VaultWarden developers is an employee of BitWarden and contributes in their free time. BitWarden is itself open-source and involved in the community.
You can learn more about how to contribute to VaultWarden through their documentation.
The lead developer also accepts sponsorships.
Resources
VaultWarden
- Official Documentation
- Official Matrix Chat
- Official Forum
- Official GitHub Repository
- Installation Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions