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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 2026.7.0
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
Jessica V.
Streamlined Password Management with Top Security
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I use Bitwarden for password management. I like that it is a clean and soft tool to use, both on my laptop and smartphone, providing a fast and seamless experience without any security issues. Having the same environment on all my devices makes my internet use fluid and nice. I work with digital products and I love Bitwarden from a user experience standpoint. The initial setup was very easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't like to receive emails about new features, and I dislike any modal screens in apps or websites. I want a good user experience without disruptions, so I would prefer a checkbox in the app for managing new terms instead. However, if there are any security issues, I need to know about them through push notifications or emails.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Bitwarden solves my online security issues and memory overload by managing over a hundred passwords securely and efficiently.
Luke A.
Efficient Password Management with Room for Improvement
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like the reporting from the admin console in Bitwarden because it tracks usage and helps monitor passwords at risk and duplicated passwords across accounts. The pricing and reporting features are why my team switched from 1Password to Bitwarden. Also, the rollout was very easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think the single sign-on could be improved, especially when using the browser extension. It would be better if SSO could be used on the extension.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I find Bitwarden reduces risks from written-down passwords and helps me improve management between our users and teams. I also like that the admin console tracks usage, monitors passwords at risk, and detects duplicates.
Computer Software
Rock-Solid Local Encryption you can trust
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Your data is encrypted locally on your device before it ever reaches Bitwarden's servers. As a result, even Bitwarden can’t read your master password or access your vault.
What do you dislike about the product?
Compared to sleeker, more modern password managers like 1Password, Bitwarden's interface (both desktop apps and browser extensions) can feel a bit utilitarian, clinical, and dry.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Most people have dozens of online accounts, which leads to using weak passwords, repeating the same password across multiple sites, or writing them down on sticky notes. Bitwarden eliminates this by generating and remembering complex, unique passwords for every site
Telecommunications
Reliable, Secure, and Free Password Manager with Fast Autofill
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Bitwarden is how reliable and secure the password vault is while remaining completely free for personal use. The browser extensions and mobile apps make autofill extremely fast and accurate, which has saved me a lot of time compared to other managers. I especially appreciate the open-source nature and the ability to self-host if needed, plus the clean, no-nonsense interface that doesn’t push constant upsells. The family and organization sharing features also work seamlessly when I need to share credentials securely.
What do you dislike about the product?
The main things I find less ideal are related to the user interface and occasional performance quirks. The web vault and browser extension feel a bit dated and less polished compared to some competitors — navigation can be clunky and the design doesn’t always feel modern. Autofill also isn’t 100% reliable on every website, which sometimes forces me to copy-paste manually and slows things down.
On the pricing side, while the free tier is excellent, some useful features (like emergency access, advanced 2FA options, or file attachments) require a Premium subscription, which can feel limiting if you want the full experience without upgrading.
These aren’t deal-breakers, but improving the UI modernization and making autofill more consistent would make the experience even better.
On the pricing side, while the free tier is excellent, some useful features (like emergency access, advanced 2FA options, or file attachments) require a Premium subscription, which can feel limiting if you want the full experience without upgrading.
These aren’t deal-breakers, but improving the UI modernization and making autofill more consistent would make the experience even better.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Before using Bitwarden I was constantly dealing with password reuse, forgotten credentials, and the time-consuming process of resetting accounts. Managing logins across work and personal accounts felt messy and insecure.
Bitwarden solved this by giving me a single, encrypted vault that syncs across all my devices. Now I can generate strong unique passwords for every site, autofill them instantly, and share credentials securely when needed. This has significantly reduced the number of password-related support tickets and account lockouts I used to face.
The biggest benefits are better security (no more weak or repeated passwords) and real time savings — I no longer waste minutes searching for or resetting logins multiple times a week. The free tier also delivers excellent ROI since I get enterprise-level password management without any cost for personal use.
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Bitwarden solved this by giving me a single, encrypted vault that syncs across all my devices. Now I can generate strong unique passwords for every site, autofill them instantly, and share credentials securely when needed. This has significantly reduced the number of password-related support tickets and account lockouts I used to face.
The biggest benefits are better security (no more weak or repeated passwords) and real time savings — I no longer waste minutes searching for or resetting logins multiple times a week. The free tier also delivers excellent ROI since I get enterprise-level password management without any cost for personal use.
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Responsive and helpful Customer Support
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
The most helpful part is the customer support, always responsive and fast. Also the UI/UX and is super natural and easy to learn.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think that AI/Intelligence can be better.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
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