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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.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n

Before installing Bitwarden, ensure your system is up to date. Run the following commands:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Keeping your system updated is crucial for security and performance, whether you’re setting it up locally or on a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 2: Install Docker<\/h2>\n
Bitwarden requires Docker to run. Install Docker by running the following commands:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common -y\r\ncurl -fsSL https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/ubuntu\/gpg | sudo apt-key add -\r\nsudo add-apt-repository \"deb [arch=amd64] https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable\"\r\nsudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install docker-ce -y\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
After installing Docker, ensure it is running:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl start docker\r\nsudo systemctl enable docker<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 3: Install Docker Compose<\/h2>\n
Docker Compose is required to run Bitwarden. Install it using the following command:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo curl -L \"https:\/\/github.com\/docker\/compose\/releases\/latest\/download\/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)\" -o \/usr\/local\/bin\/docker-compose\r\nsudo chmod +x \/usr\/local\/bin\/docker-compose\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Verify the installation:<\/p>\n
docker-compose --version<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 4: Install Bitwarden<\/h2>\n
Create a directory for Bitwarden:<\/p>\n
mkdir ~\/bitwarden\r\ncd ~\/bitwarden<\/code><\/pre>\n
Download the Bitwarden installation script:<\/p>\n
curl -Lso bitwarden.sh https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/bitwarden\/bitwarden.sh\/master\/bitwarden.sh<\/code><\/pre>\n
Make the script executable:<\/p>\n
chmod +x bitwarden.sh<\/code><\/pre>\n
Run the installation script:<\/p>\n
.\/bitwarden.sh install<\/code><\/pre>\n
Follow the prompts to configure your Bitwarden installation.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 5: Start Bitwarden<\/h2>\n
After the installation is complete, start Bitwarden with the following command:<\/p>\n
.\/bitwarden.sh start<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 6: Access Bitwarden Web Vault<\/h2>\n
You can access the Bitwarden web vault by opening your web browser and navigating to:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/:80<\/code><\/pre>\n
Follow the on-screen instructions to create your account and start managing your passwords.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n