It doesn’t matter if you want to make a change in your password management just because you are a LastPass user who is annoyed with the services of the service last changes Switching to the popular (and free) Bitwarden service is a great choice. Bitwarden is now the best free password manager for most users – since it works across all of your devices to keep your logins comfortable and secure – and it’s quick and easy to set up.
To get started, go to Bitwarden’s side and create an account. It’s free and all you have to worry about is giving yourself a solid master password. Make it a good one and one that you won’t use anywhere else as it is one of the gatekeepers for all of your other passwords that you store on the service. After you’ve created and signed in your account, check your email address using the option in the top right corner.
If you come from another service, e.g. B. LastPass, you want to find a tool to export your passwords. On LastPass this is hidden under the Expanded options Link below; Exporting your passwords will basically turn them into a simple CSV list.
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Then copy the list (which I am not photographing on the screen for obvious reasons) directly over the Bitwarden Tools Menu > Import data.
Your passwords will all appear on your main screen and should also be synced with your various Bitwarden apps the next time you use them. To edit any of your passwords, simply click the hyperlink for a specific site or service. You can also use the gear icon that appears when you hover over each list to copy your username or password straight to your clipboard.
That’s the basics of Bitwarden, but you’re not quite done yet. Click on the profile picture in the upper right corner and select My account. From there click on Registration in two steps in the left sidebar.
This is where you set up two-factor authentication for your account. This is not required for you to use Bitwarden. However, it is highly recommended that you protect your account from unauthorized logins. You can have 2FA codes sent to you by email to verify login attempts. However, I recommend using it an authentication app instead. They’re similarly easy to set up and act as a password manager for all of your two-factor authentication tokens.
You might also want to visit them Options Link in the left sidebar that allows you to adjust your Vault time limit – like how long it stays open since it was last accessed. If you exceed this time, you will have to enter your password again. Disable this option if you are on a shared computer and turn it up a little if you feel particularly confident about your setup.
Then grab the whole Bitwarden Apps and extensions You need for your devices and browsers. Installation is easy and you get access to everything you have stored in your Bitwarden vault. For example, in the case of your browser, you simply need to right-click on a password prompt to invoke Bitwarden’s autofill:
And that’s it. Bitwarden’s free version doesn’t have a lot of features – like not checking your saved passwords for leaks – but it does give you a quick and easy way to sync passwords across all of your devices. What is not to like?
