Software update: Bitwarden 2023.9.0

Bitwarden is a cross-platform and open source password management service that stores personal data in an encrypted digital vault. It is basically free to use and access is available for a small amount per year various extras, such as being able to log in with a hardware key for extra security and storage capacity for attachments. Bitwarden is available online, as a desktop client, as a mobile app and as a plug-in for various web browsers. New in this release is that the previously paid option to log in with a hardware key as a second factor is now available to everyone. The complete changelog for this release looks like this:

Changes in Bitwarden 2023.9.0

• FIDO2 WebAuthn now a free two-step login option: The FIDO2 WebAuthn method for two-step login has been expanded to free accounts. Now every Bitwarden user can improve login security using compatible FIDO2 WebAuthn credentials, such as those device-bound to hardware security keys (see here).
• Organization member email verification: Organization members will have their email automatically verified when they accept an invitation to join or if they are a member of an organization using domain verification.
• Export update: JSON exports of vault data will now include the password history for applicable items (see here).
• CLI password generator options: Generating a password using the CLI has additional option flags for customizing password complexity (see here).
• ProtonPass JSON importer: ProtonPass JSON has been added to the list of formats available for direct import into Bitwarden Password Manager (see here).
• Desktop app theme update: The desktop app’s dark theme has been updated!