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Bitwarden

Bitwarden Inc.·Security & Privacy

A secure and free password manager for all of your devices.

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact
Publisher
Bitwarden Inc.
Version
2026.10.1Latest
License
GPL-3.0 or Bitwarden-1.0
Category
Security & Privacy

Install details for Bitwarden

Architectures
x64, arm64, x86
Install scope
Machine-wide, Per-user
Installer format
NULLSOFT, PORTABLE
Versions in winget-pkgs
93
  • •NSIS installer: winget runs it with the /S silent switch.
  • •Portable app: winget places the executable in its own folder and adds a command alias; no system installer runs.

93 versions of Bitwarden are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 2026.10.1. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Released: October 2026

Description

A secure and free password manager for all of your devices.

Bitwarden is available through winget as package ID Bitwarden.Bitwarden, with version 2026.10.1. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for Bitwarden

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact

Install a specific version (2026.10.1)

winget install --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact --version '2026.10.1'

Install for the current user only

winget install --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact --scope user

Install for all users (machine scope)

winget install --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact --scope machine

Install the arm64 build

winget install --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact --architecture arm64

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact

Why install it with winget

Bitwarden helps organize passwords. Install the desktop app as part of your account setup, and review recovery options before relying on a new vault.

  • •Makes Bitwarden part of the same repeatable setup flow as your browser and chat apps
  • •Useful in security-focused onboarding and laptop reset checklists
  • •Keeps the exact package ID ready for your next setup

Good fit for

Restoring account security tools after reinstalling WindowsBuilding a privacy-first browser and login stackAdding password management to both personal and work setups

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Package ID

Bitwarden.Bitwarden

Homepagehttps://bitwarden.com/

Tags

card-storagecredentialspassphrasespassword-managerprotectprotectionsecurityssh-keysvault

Common questions

How do I install Bitwarden with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.

How do I update Bitwarden with winget?

Run winget upgrade --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact. To update every installed package at once, run winget upgrade --all.

How do I uninstall Bitwarden with winget?

Run winget uninstall --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact. winget calls the uninstaller that the package registered with Windows.

Does Bitwarden have a native ARM64 build?

Yes. The winget manifest lists installers for x64, arm64, x86, and winget picks the ARM64 build automatically on Windows on ARM devices.

Can I install Bitwarden without administrator rights?

Usually, yes. The manifest offers a per-user installer, so winget install --id 'Bitwarden.Bitwarden' --exact --scope user installs it for your account only.

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