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VA Password Manager - Mobile App (Bitwarden)

See also Create VA Password Manager (Bitwarden) Account

See also VA Password Manager for Firefox (Bitwarden)

Reference: https://bitwarden.com/help/change-client-environment

Install Bitwarden App

On your Android or iOS mobile device, install the Bitwarden app from the app store.

First Run

:!: You must change the Server URL before trying to log in!

Choose Self HostedEnter Server URL

On the first run of the new app:

  1. Tap the dropdown (down arrow) next to 'bitwarden.com'
    • Older apps: tap the gear icon (Settings)
  2. Enter the Server URL to the VA Password Manager web service and save
  3. Login
    • Enter the e-mail address used to register your account
    • Enter the password you chose

Optional

Here are a couple of optional settings changes you might want to make:

Settings → Other → Allow Sync on Refresh

This setting enables the ability to swipe down on the Bitwarden vault screen to sync the server to your mobile.

Settings → Account Security → Unlock with Biometrics

This setting is a balance between security and convenience. If enabled, it is clearly more convenient and, just as clearly, less secure.

Settings → Session Timeout → Configure as desired

This setting is also a balance between security and convenience. Shorter timeouts are clearly more secure while longer timeouts are less secure.

Settings → Auto-Fill → Enable if desired

This setting is yet another balance between security and convenience. Enable to use the Android Autofill Framework to assist with logging in to other mobile device apps.