Vaultwarden Setup Guide - ajgillis04/GillisDockerDepot GitHub Wiki

Vaultwarden Setup Guide

Introduction

Vaultwarden is a more efficient re-implementation of the Bitwarden server API aimed at self-hosting. It is compatible with Bitwarden clients and provides a secure way to manage passwords.

Prerequisites

  • Docker installed
  • Vaultwarden container running in your Docker stack
  • A domain name and SSL certificate (optional but recommended for security)

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Accessing the Vaultwarden UI

  1. Open your browser and navigate to http://<your-ip-address>:<port>.
  2. Log in with your Vaultwarden credentials.

Step 2: Initial Setup Wizard

  1. Follow the initial setup wizard to configure basic settings.
  2. Choose your preferred language for the Vaultwarden interface.

Step 3: Configuring Environment Variables

  1. Navigate to the Settings tab.
  2. Go to the Environment Variables section.
  3. Set the ADMIN_TOKEN to a secure password.
  4. Optionally, set other environment variables such as SIGNUPS_ALLOWED to control user registration.
  5. Click Save.

Step 4: Creating a Database

  1. Navigate to the Databases tab.
  2. Click Add Database.
  3. Choose the database type (e.g., SQLite, PostgreSQL).
  4. Enter the database connection details.
  5. Click Save.

Step 5: Configuring SSL

  1. Go to the Certificates tab.
  2. Enable SSL/TLS certificate management.
  3. Follow the prompts to configure SSL settings, including uploading your certificate and private key.
  4. Click Save.

Step 6: Managing Users

  1. Navigate to the Users tab.
  2. Add new users or manage existing users.
  3. Configure user permissions and roles.
  4. Click Save.

Step 7: Monitoring and Logs

  1. Go to the Dashboard tab.
  2. Monitor the status of your Vaultwarden instance, including active users and any errors.
  3. Use the logs to troubleshoot issues.

Notes

  • Ensure all paths and environment variables are updated in the vaultwarden.yaml file.
  • Regularly backup your config directory to save your settings and user data.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues: List common issues and solutions.
  • Logs: Check Vaultwarden logs for error messages.
  • Support: Link to the Vaultwarden community and support resources.
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