Though Valentine’s Day may steal the spotlight this month, Bitwarden is celebrating something just as important: Safer Internet Day on Feb. 11! The cybersecurity holiday is now celebrated in over 100 countries worldwide and this year’s theme is Together for a Better Internet. The newsletter this month is filled with ways to protect your digital life and your loved ones. Let’s work to build a better internet together.
Featured Highlights
Popular data privacy apps to know about
Last week was Data Privacy Week and we polled the Bitwarden community for their favorite data privacy apps. Check out the survey results for inspiration to help you stay secure.
Share some love through the gift of security
Identity theft can happen to anyone. Even to family members of cybersecurity experts. The senior director of product marketing at Bitwarden shares a story about when her mother experienced identity theft and how you can help your own family and friends prevent it.
Four reasons why students need password managers
All students, even the little ones in elementary school, can learn strong password habits that will last them a lifetime. Help students learn to protect themselves online today to build a better internet for tomorrow.
Bitwarden Bites: GIF Tips for the New Browser Extension UI
Change the default width:
Need more space? Go to Settings > Appearance to check out wide, extra wide, or compact mode.
Use 1-click copy:
Want 1-click copy for username and password? Go to Settings > Appearance to check the box for ‘Show quick copy options on Vault.’
The many ways to autofill your logins:
Want autofill options? Try inline autofill, keyboard shortcuts, context menu, and fill button. Get how-tos for each.
Find all the new browser extension UI updates, tips, and more in the latest blog post.
Quick Tips: How-Tos for Common Scenarios
How to access your Bitwarden vault without a password Instead of using your main Bitwarden password to log in, Bitwarden allows you to use another device or enable biometrics for a faster login experience. In the latest update you can now get approval from the web app. Give it a go!
How to create a folder in Bitwarden If your list of credentials is growing into the double and triple digits, it’s probably time to start organizing them in folders. And, did you know you can even create nested folders? Nested folders are subfolders nested within an existing parent folder for levels of organization.
What Others Are Saying
Top recommended free apps and browser extensions
As you secure and organize your digital life, check out these lists from The New York Times and Android Authority featuring their favorite apps and extensions designed to streamline and protect your online experience. And for Linux users, check out a special list of top 10 recommended apps from ZDNET. There are some hidden gems in these lists!
In Case You Missed It
Updated Bitwarden roadmap
The Bitwarden roadmap has been updated as of January 2025. Find upcoming new features for personal users, business users, and passkeys. You can also leave a comment below the roadmap with your questions or requests. Lots of updates are on the way for Bitwarden users!
That’s it for now!
Until next time,
Team Bitwarden
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