Using a Password Manager

The Helpdesk recommends you use a password manager to keep track of your account information. Our recommendation is to use Bitwarden, which is high quality, free, and cross-compatible. This page contains instructions on how to set up Bitwarden on your computer.

1. Go to https://bitwarden.com/  
2. Click on the Downloads tab at the top of the page.
   
3. Download the desired version of Bitwarden. The available versions are: 
   1. Browser extension—useful for auto-filling usernames and passwords online
   2. Desktop application—useful for filling in credentials in non-browser applications faster
   3. Bitwarden is also available as a mobile app for use on the go, as well as being viewable as a normal website.
4. Find and open Bitwarden.
5. Click on Create Account.
6. Fill out the information on the screen and remember to check the Terms of Service box. 

   If you forget your master password, you will NOT be able to access your vault. Neither the Helpdesk nor Bitwarden support can help you get back into your account. 

7. Once completed, you will be able to log in on the main page. 
8. Once in, you will see a plus sign at the bottom which will let you add passwords. 
9. Store various passwords by filling out the Name, Username, and Password fields. 
   1. You can also include the URL and any notes related to the account/log in. 
   2. You will be able to either right click on the entries or select the little clipboard signs next to them when you need to copy/paste your password over. 
   3. You can also use the checkmark next to the password to see whether it has been exposed in any known breaches. The password used in the screenshot is password  

   Bitwarden stores all passwords encrypted in the cloud and the vault will sync across all your devices. 

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