Vaultwarden is a self-hosted password manager that provides an efficient way to manage your passwords securely. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Vaultwarden using Docker on Ubuntu 22.04. 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 Vaultwarden, 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
If Docker is not already installed, you can install it by following these 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 $(lsb_release -cs) stable"
sudo apt update
sudo apt install docker-ce -y
Start the Docker service:
sudo systemctl start dockerEnable it to start on boot:
sudo systemctl enable dockerStep 3: Install Docker Compose
You will also need Docker Compose to manage the Vaultwarden deployment. Install it using the following command:
sudo curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/latest/download/docker-compose-$(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: Create a Directory for Vaultwarden
Create a directory to store your Vaultwarden configuration and data:
mkdir ~/vaultwardenNavigate into the directory:
cd ~/vaultwardenStep 5: Create a Docker Compose File
Create a docker-compose.yml file to define the Vaultwarden service:
nano docker-compose.ymlAdd the following content to the file:
version: '3'
services:
vaultwarden:
image: vaultwarden/server:latest
restart: always
environment:
WEBSOCKET_ENABLED: 'true' # Enable WebSocket notifications
volumes:
- ./vw-data/:/data/
ports:
- "80:80"
Save and exit the file.
Step 6: Start Vaultwarden
You can now start the Vaultwarden service using Docker Compose:
docker-compose up -dThis command will run Vaultwarden in detached mode.
Step 7: Access Vaultwarden Web Interface
Open your web browser and navigate to:
http://Follow the on-screen instructions to create your Vaultwarden account and start managing your passwords securely.
