Bitwarden is a secure and open-source password manager that helps you store and manage your passwords effectively. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Bitwarden on Ubuntu 20.04. Whether you are deploying it on a local server or using a , this tutorial covers all the necessary steps.
Step 1: Update Your System
Before installing Bitwarden, ensure your system is up to date. Run the following commands:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -yKeeping your system updated is crucial for security and performance, whether you’re setting it up locally or on a VPS Windows VPS Servers platform.
Step 2: Install Docker
Bitwarden requires Docker to run. Install Docker by running the following commands:
sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common -y
curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo apt-key add -
sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable"
sudo apt update
sudo apt install docker-ce -y
After installing Docker, ensure it is running:
sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable dockerStep 3: Install Docker Compose
Docker Compose is required to run Bitwarden. Install it using the following command:
sudo curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/latest/download/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
Verify the installation:
docker-compose --versionStep 4: Install Bitwarden
Create a directory for Bitwarden:
mkdir ~/bitwarden
cd ~/bitwardenDownload the Bitwarden installation script:
curl -Lso bitwarden.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bitwarden/bitwarden.sh/master/bitwarden.shMake the script executable:
chmod +x bitwarden.shRun the installation script:
./bitwarden.sh installFollow the prompts to configure your Bitwarden installation.
Step 5: Start Bitwarden
After the installation is complete, start Bitwarden with the following command:
./bitwarden.sh startStep 6: Access Bitwarden Web Vault
You can access the Bitwarden web vault by opening your web browser and navigating to:
http://:80Follow the on-screen instructions to create your account and start managing your passwords.
