Setting Up Bitwarden on ServerStadium

Introduction

Bitwarden is a highly regarded open-source password management solution, known for its robust security features and ease of use. By setting up Bitwarden on ServerStadium’s infrastructure (VM Pricing, Dedicated Servers), you can create a private and secure environment for managing passwords, essential for both personal and business use.

Setting Up Bitwarden on ServerStadium

Prerequisites

• A ServerStadium VM or dedicated server (VM Pricing, Dedicated Servers).
• Basic knowledge of Docker and containerization.

Step 1: Select and Prepare Your ServerStadium Server

1. Choose a Server: Opt for a ServerStadium server that fits the requirements for running Bitwarden, which is lightweight but should have enough storage for your data.
2. Server Setup:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Docker and Docker Compose

Bitwarden runs in Docker containers, making it platform-independent and easy to update:

1. Install Docker:

   sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common
   curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo apt-key add –
   sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable"
   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install docker-ce

2. Install Docker Compose:

   sudo curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/download/1.29.2/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
   sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose

Step 3: Install and Configure Bitwarden

1. Install Bitwarden:

   Bitwarden provides a script to simplify installation:

   curl -Lso bitwarden.sh https://go.btwrdn.co/bw-sh
   chmod +x bitwarden.sh
   ./bitwarden.sh install

   Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

2. Start Bitwarden:

   ./bitwarden.sh start

Step 4: Accessing Bitwarden

1. Access Bitwarden Web Vault:

   Navigate to http://your_server_ip to access your Bitwarden instance.

2. Register Account:

   Create an account to begin using Bitwarden for password management.

Step 5: Configure and Use Bitwarden

1. Configure Bitwarden:

   Set up organizations, collections, and user groups as needed for managing access and sharing.

2. Install Bitwarden Clients:

   Install Bitwarden clients on your devices (available for various platforms) to sync and manage passwords across devices.

Conclusion

Your self-hosted Bitwarden instance is now operational on a ServerStadium server, providing a secure and private solution for password management. For additional resources or support, visit our knowledge base or contact our support team.