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Deployed on AWS
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Self-hosted Bitwarden password manager on a pre-configured Ubuntu VM with Docker and automated setup. Full data control, enterprise features like SSO and directory sync, and air-gapped support.
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Overview
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Bitwarden Password Manager
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Safely store passwords and sensitive information
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Self-host on your own servers
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A complete enterprise solution
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Tested and trusted
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Bitwarden for Business
Deploy and manage your own Bitwarden password management server on AWS. Bitwarden is an open source password manager trusted by millions of individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide to securely store and share sensitive information.
Why self-host Bitwarden?
- Full data control - Your vault data stays on your infrastructure, in your AWS account, under your governance policies
- Compliance - Meet data residency and regulatory requirements by keeping credentials within your environment
- Customization - Configure SSO, directory sync, policies, and other enterprise features on your terms
- Air-gapped deployments - Run Bitwarden in network-restricted environments where cloud services are not permitted
What's included in this image
This pre-configured Ubuntu 22.04 LTS AMI includes everything needed to get a Bitwarden server running:
- Docker Engine and Docker Compose (required runtime for Bitwarden services)
- Bitwarden setup container and installation script
- UFW firewall pre-configured for HTTPS (443) and HTTP (80)
- Automatic first-login installation wizard - just SSH in and follow the prompts
- Weekly automatic update cron job to keep your server current
Getting started
- Launch this AMI from the AWS Marketplace
- Ensure ports 80 and 443 are open in your Security Group
- SSH into your instance - the Bitwarden installer runs automatically on first login
- Follow the interactive prompts to configure your domain, SSL certificate, and database
- Access your Bitwarden web vault at your configured domain
Recommended instance type: t3.medium (2 vCPUs, 4 GB RAM) or larger
Requirements
- A registered domain name pointed to your instance's public IP address
- An SSL certificate (Let's Encrypt is supported and free) or your own certificate
- A Bitwarden installation ID and key (free at bitwarden.com/host )
Support and documentation
About Bitwarden
Bitwarden is the trusted open source password manager for businesses and individuals. With end-to-end encryption, cross-platform apps, and enterprise features like SSO and directory sync, Bitwarden helps organizations secure their credentials at scale. More at bitwarden.com . Source code is available at github.com/bitwarden .
Highlights
- Complete self-hosted password management. Deploy Bitwarden on your own AWS infrastructure with full control over your vault data. Meet data residency, compliance, and regulatory requirements by keeping credentials within your environment. Supports air-gapped and network-restricted deployments where cloud-hosted password management is not permitted.
- Pre-configured and ready to launch. This AMI includes Docker, the Bitwarden installation script, firewall rules, and SSH protection out of the box. An automated first-run setup wizard walks you through domain, SSL, and database configuration. Bitwarden services start immediately after setup - go from launch to a running password manager in minutes.
- Enterprise features and open source transparency. Bitwarden supports SSO, directory sync, organization policies, role-based access control, and event logging. End-to-end encryption protects all vault data. Bitwarden's source code is publicly available at https://github.com/bitwarden, enabling independent security audits and full transparency.
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Pricing
This product is available free of charge. Free subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
Dimensions summary
The software itself is free. You pay only for the AWS EC2 instance you run it on, billed hourly. The 17 options map to different EC2 instance types across the t2, t3, t3a, c7a, and c8a families. Sizes range from small through 2xlarge, so hourly cost scales with the compute and memory each instance provides. Larger sizes carry more resources and cost more per hour. Pick the instance type that matches your expected server load. All options run the same self-hosted server; they differ only in underlying hardware capacity.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
Each unit is one running AWS EC2 instance of the chosen type, billed per hour. The Bitwarden server software is free. Your hourly charge reflects the underlying compute and memory of that instance family and size, such as t3.medium or c7a.medium.
Hourly software charges apply only while the instance runs. A fully stopped instance stops accruing hourly charges. Underlying AWS storage fees for the attached volume may still apply while the instance is stopped, but the metered hours count only running time.
All 17 options run the same self-hosted server, so choice depends on server load, not features. Larger sizes add compute and memory for more concurrent users and directory sync. The c7a and c8a options are compute-focused; t2, t3, and t3a families offer burstable general-purpose sizing.
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Vendor refund policy
Contact support at https://bitwarden.com/help/
Legal
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Version 2026.8.1
Additional details
Usage instructions
Before you begin with your Bitwarden VM, you will need to obtain:
- A hostname (domain or subdomain) where you can create a DNS record pointing to your VM's IP address
- A Bitwarden installation ID and key from https://bitwarden.com/host/ . Bitwarden requires at least 2GB of RAM, so make sure to choose a plan with enough memory during creation. After you create your Bitwarden VM, Bitwarden's dependencies and installation scripts will be preinstalled and ready for you to use. You will need to connect to the VM via SSH to complete the setup.
ssh ubuntu@your_vm_ip
Once you connect, you'll be prompted to complete Bitwarden's installation. Provide the hostname that you will use (be sure you have setup the DNS record), your installation ID and key, and answer the questions about how you will configure SSL with your Bitwarden installation. Bitwarden requires a secure HTTPS connection to operate. The installer can generate a self-signed certificate for you if you do not have one.
After you have completed the installation, you can visit your Bitwarden domain in a web browser, register a Bitwarden user account, and log in.
Your Bitwarden VM has also been preconfigured with automatic updates so you won't need to worry about keeping the Bitwarden server application up to date. Update checks will occur weekly.
Finally, application settings (such as a SMTP mail server) can be configured in /home/bitwarden/bwdata/env/global.override.env. If you need to make changes to your server's installation settings, you can do so in /home/bitwarden/bitwarden/bwdata/config.yml.
More information on managing your Bitwarden server can be found at https://help.bitwarden.com/hosting/ .
Support
Vendor support
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AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
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Customer reviews
Maria Luiza B.
Secure, Multi-Device Password Management
Reviewed on Sep 01, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I have been using Bitwarden for the past few months to manage all my passwords. It has made my digital life much simpler. I really appreciate its focus on security. I can use it on many devices at the same time, which is super convenient.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think the user interface could be improved, and I wish customer support was faster.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Bitwarden to manage all my passwords, which makes my digital life much simpler.
Information Technology and Services
Bitwarden Send Makes Sharing Passwords Secure and Simple
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Bitwarden Send is the most useful tool for sending passwords to external users (instead of plain text).
What do you dislike about the product?
Getting support can take some time, but once you get an agent, it's typically pretty quick.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Helping us transmit sensitive information (ie. passwords) to users via Bitwarden Send.
Justin W.
KBH & a mental helath org.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I have been using bitwarden personally and professionally for over 10 years. GREAT security. Easy to use.
The ability to have SSO integration with Entra for Enterprise is HUGE. Overlall the performance is where I would expect it.
The ability to have SSO integration with Entra for Enterprise is HUGE. Overlall the performance is where I would expect it.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some of the articles for SSO integration were a little lacking. I didend up using an AI to help with Bitwarden+entra.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We’re working to modernize our infrastructure by improving password hygiene and enforcing stronger randomization. At the same time, we’re laying the groundwork to support passwordless logins going forward.
Primary/Secondary Education
Secure, Generous Free Tier and Easy Organisation Sharing
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Secure, free tiers are generous, ability to share within your organisation, bitwarden secrets Very well, when auto login is automatically set up works very well. Helpful for API keys and VM passwords
What do you dislike about the product?
Autofill behaviour can sometimes be unfriendly
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Great cenetralised password management, allows for organisation
Khalid s.
Open-Source Security with Seamless Integration
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I love Bitwarden for being the gold standard in open-source and secure password management. It is perfect for both personal and enterprise environments, acting as a centralized vault for storing, generating, and auditing credentials across all platforms. Its commitment to open-source security is second to none, providing transparency and trust through its 100% open-source codebase and regular third-party security audits. I appreciate the flexibility Bitwarden offers; for privacy enthusiasts or IT professionals, being able to self-host on a private server gives me total control over my data. The built-in 2FA feature in the Premium tier is amazing, as it simplifies the login process significantly. Plus, I can use it across any device since there are no device limits even on the free tier, which keeps everything in sync seamlessly.
What do you dislike about the product?
While Bitwarden is exceptional for core credential storage and security, I find several friction points that can detract from the user experience—especially when compared to polished commercial alternatives like 1Password. It has clunky or inconsistent autofill; while standard login forms work smoothly, Bitwarden can struggle on modern single-page applications, dynamic pop-ups, or custom multi-step login pages. It sometimes fails to detect fields automatically, requiring manual inline triggers or copying credentials directly from the extension. I also find the user interface utilitarian, prioritizing utility over visual polish. The design across browser extensions, desktop apps, and mobile clients feels functional but visually dense, lacking the fluid animations, clean typography, and intuitive categorization found in platforms like 1Password or Dashlane.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Bitwarden as a centralized vault for credentials. It offers open-source security, ease of use with autofill across devices, and flexibility with self-hosting for total control. It simplifies 2FA, syncing seamlessly without device limits.