Never trust an online password manager if they can reset your master password. If Bitwarden had that option that means they are storing your encryption keys and if they have those so could someone who breaches their servers. Not having a reset if you forget your password is by design. Write this password down and keep it somewhere safe. If you forget your master password, NO ONE CAN HELP YOU! This is a security feature. If you have someone you trust you could give them a copy to keep in their password manager or in their safe too. Since your master password is so essential I recommend you go ahead and write it down and keep that in a safe or in a safe deposit box. Your vault is encrypted with that password and the only way to decrypt it is with the master password. Important: If you forget your master password there is NO reset option. It’s essential this password is secure because its the one key to all accounts inside of Bitwarden. I have a guide here on how to set up a unique master password. The first thing you should do is create an account.Īt the top select “Create Account” button that is pointed to below.įor the master password it needs to be very secure and something you never used before.

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