Vaultwarden
A lightweight, self-hosted Bitwarden server alternative written in Rust, compatible with official clients.
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Self-host Bitwarden-compatible server with minimal resource usage.
Core Features
- Full API compatibility with official Bitwarden clients
- Supports organizations, 2FA (FIDO2, YubiKey, Duo), and Emergency Access
- Runs on SQLite/MySQL/PostgreSQL with very low overhead
- Official Docker images available; also supports building from source
- Admin panel for user management, event logs, and password resets
What It Can't Do
- •HTTPS is required for web vault (Web Crypto API). Use a reverse proxy (Nginx/Caddy). 2. Do not mix with official Bitwarden cloud; data may conflict. 3. Backup database regularly; check version compatibility when migrating.
Use Cases
- Family or small team password sharing
- Privacy-sensitive enterprise replacing Bitwarden cloud
- Deploy on low-resource hardware like Raspberry Pi
Vaultwarden is an open-source, self-hosted implementation of the Bitwarden server API, built with Rust for high performance and low resource usage. It provides nearly all Bitwarden features, including personal vault, Send, attachments, organizations, multi-factor authentication, and emergency access. Unlike the official Bitwarden server which requires heavy infrastructure (MSSQL, etc.), Vaultwarden uses SQLite/MySQL/PostgreSQL and runs on modest hardware, making it ideal for home servers or low-cost VPS. It supports multiple deployment methods: Docker/Podman containers, direct binary builds, and community packages. The project is actively maintained with frequent updates and a responsive community.
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1. Install Docker or Podman
2. Run: docker run -d --name vaultwarden -v /vw-data/:/data/ -p 80:80 vaultwarden/server:latest
3. Open http://localhost and set up admin account
- 1. Install Docker or Podman
- 2. Run: docker run -d --name vaultwarden -v /vw-data/:/data/ -p 80:80 vaultwarden/server:latest
- 3. Open http://localhost and set up admin account
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Stop and remove container, delete volume: docker stop vaultwarden && docker rm vaultwarden && rm -rf /vw-data/
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