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.

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

1. Open your browser and navigate to http://<your-ip-address>:<port>.

**⚠️ Hint: Depending on your setup you might not be able to reach by IP and need to use the domain name (i.e. vault.example.com)

2. Log in with your Vaultwarden credentials.
3. If everything looks ok go to the admin page to configure Valutwarden's settings

    http://<your-ip-address>:<port>/admin`.
   

1. Once the admin page is open go to the General settings blade
2. Domain URL: https://vault.example.com
3. Require email verification on signups: Enable
4. Save

1. Navigate to the SMTP Email Settings tab.
2. Host: smtp.gmail.com
3. From Address: [email protected]
4. Port: 587
5. From Name: Vaultwarden
6. Username: [email protected]
7. Password:
8. Save
9. select Send test email

1. Navigate to the Users tab.
2. Add new users by filling the users email and clicking invite

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.

• 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.

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