What Do I Do if I Forgot My Master Password?

As a zero-knowledge encryption solution, Bitwarden, like all good password managers, does not know how to retrieve or reset your master password. Losing access to your password manager is a significant disaster. Unfortunately, if you have already lost your master password, no one can recover the account.

Refer to this BitWarden article for help understanding what to do next or what to do proactively to protect yourself from such a scenario.

Tips: Are you worried about forgetting your master password? Here is what to do:

• I suggest you always have multistable copies of this information printed and saved in a secure (fireproof and off-site) location.
  • Password Manager
    • User Name and Master Password
    • Two-factor authentication recovery keys
  • Your primary email account
    • Email address and Password
    • Two-factor authentication recovery keys
  • Your Computer (Windows, Mac, or ChromeOS
    • Computer login Email address and Password
    • Multi-factor authentication recovery keys

• Designate a trusted emergency contact in BirWarden. Users with premium access can grant account access to a friend or family member in the case of an emergency.