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- | ====== VA Password Manager for Android (Bitwarden) ====== | ||
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- | * **Sync all your passwords** (and other data) across all of your devices | ||
- | * **Great web interface** | ||
- | * https:// | ||
- | * Browser **plugins for all major browsers** | ||
- | * End-to-end security | ||
- | * **Your data is always encrypted** | ||
- | * Securely **store important files or documents** | ||
- | * Securely **send important files or documents to anyone** | ||
- | * Securely **store credit card details** | ||
- | * and much more | ||
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- | ===== Install Bitwarden App ===== | ||
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- | On your Android mobile device, install the Bitwarden app from the Google Play Store. | ||
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- | ===== First Run ===== | ||
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- | :!: You **must change the server URL** before trying to log in! | ||
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- | On the first run of the new app: | ||
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- | - Tap the **gear icon** (Settings) | ||
- | - Enter the **server URL** to the VA Password Manager web service and save the configuration change | ||
- | - '' | ||
- | - **Login** | ||
- | - Enter the e-mail address used to register your account | ||
- | - Enter the password you chose | ||
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- | ===== Optional ===== | ||
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- | Here are a couple of **optional settings changes you might want to make**: | ||
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- | **Settings -> Sync -> Enable Sync on Refresh** | ||
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- | This setting enables the ability to swipe down on the Bitwarden vault screen to sync the server to your mobile. | ||
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- | **Settings -> Biometrics -> Enable if desired** | ||
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- | This setting is a balance between security and convenience. | ||
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- | **Settings -> Vault Timeout -> Configure as desired** | ||
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- | This setting is also a balance between security and convenience. | ||
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- | **Settings -> Auto-Fill Service -> Enable if desired** | ||
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- | This setting is yet another balance between security and convenience. | ||