Bitwarden Status: How to Check If Bitwarden Is Down Right Now (2026)
Updated June 2026 · 7 min read · API Status Check
Quick Answer
Check Bitwarden status at status.bitwarden.com (official). Important: even during a Bitwarden server outage, you can still access all your cached passwords from the browser extension, desktop app, or mobile app — as long as you were already logged in.
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The Official Bitwarden Status Page
Bitwarden maintains an official status page at status.bitwarden.com. It tracks availability for Bitwarden's core services:
What Each Bitwarden Status Means
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Bitwarden is architecturally designed to degrade gracefully during server outages. Understanding how the local vault cache works helps you stay operational:
Local Vault Cache Survives Server Outages
Every Bitwarden client (browser extension, desktop app, mobile app) downloads and encrypts your vault locally after you log in. During a server outage, you can still view, copy, and autofill all your saved passwords from this local cache. The only limitations: you can't add new vault items that sync to other devices, you can't log in for the first time on a new device, and you can't access vault.bitwarden.com.
Bitwarden Secrets Manager Outages Hit DevOps Hard
While personal password vault outages are manageable, Bitwarden Secrets Manager outages directly break CI/CD pipelines. If your GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI jobs use the Bitwarden CLI to inject API keys and database credentials at build time, a Secrets Manager outage will cause all new deployments to fail. Monitor the Secrets Manager API endpoint independently and implement a fallback credential injection strategy for critical pipelines.
New Device Logins Fail During Authentication Outages
If Bitwarden's authentication servers are down, you cannot log in to Bitwarden on a device that hasn't previously authenticated. This is the most disruptive scenario for users who recently cleared their browser cookies or got a new device during an outage. If you're locked out on a new device during an outage, wait for the outage to resolve — your vault is safe and will be accessible once Bitwarden's servers recover.
TOTP Codes Work Offline
If you use Bitwarden as your TOTP authenticator (storing 2FA codes for other services), these continue to work during Bitwarden server outages, as TOTP generation is time-based and computed locally. Your 2FA codes will keep working as long as your Bitwarden client is already unlocked and has a cached vault.
5 Ways to Check Bitwarden Status Right Now
Official Bitwarden Status Page
Visit status.bitwarden.com for real-time status across all Bitwarden services. Subscribe to email notifications to receive immediate incident alerts.
status.bitwarden.com →Try Logging Into the Web Vault
Navigate to vault.bitwarden.com. If the login page loads and you can sign in, the core authentication and web vault services are operational. If the page times out, the web vault is experiencing issues.
Test the Bitwarden API
Developers can test the Bitwarden API health directly.
# Test Bitwarden API availability
curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code} — %{time_total}s\n" \
https://vault.bitwarden.com/api/accounts/prelogin \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"email":"test@example.com"}'
# 200 = API healthy (returns KDF info)
# 503/timeout = Bitwarden API is degraded
# For Secrets Manager
curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}\n" https://vault.bitwarden.com/identity/connect/tokenCheck the Bitwarden Community Forum
Bitwarden has an active community forum at community.bitwarden.com. Users report outages quickly, and Bitwarden staff often post updates there alongside the status page.
community.bitwarden.com →X/Twitter Search
Search 'Bitwarden down' or 'Bitwarden not working' on X. The Bitwarden user community is tech-savvy and reports issues quickly.
Search X for 'bitwarden down' →Common Bitwarden Errors During Outages
These are the errors and symptoms users experience when Bitwarden is having issues:
""Username or password is incorrect" when credentials are correct"During Bitwarden authentication outages, login requests may return incorrect error messages. Before resetting your master password (which is irreversible if you lose 2FA access), check status.bitwarden.com to confirm if an authentication outage is in progress. Wait for the outage to resolve and try again."Bitwarden extension shows "Invalid token" or session expired unexpectedly"This often occurs when Bitwarden's token refresh service is degraded. The extension's session token couldn't be renewed. If your vault was previously unlocked and cached, you can still access saved passwords by unlocking with your master password locally. A full re-login may be required after the outage."Vault sync failed / Changes not appearing on other devices"Bitwarden's sync service is degraded or experiencing delays. Your local vault cache still has the most recently synced version. Any changes you make during the sync outage are stored locally and will sync automatically once Bitwarden's servers recover. Don't make the same change on multiple devices simultaneously during a sync outage — it can cause conflicts."Bitwarden CLI returns "Failed to fetch" or connection errors"The Bitwarden CLI can't reach the Bitwarden servers. For CI/CD pipelines using `bw` to inject secrets, this means secret injection will fail and your build will break. Check status.bitwarden.com for Secrets Manager/API status. Implement retry logic in your CI/CD scripts for transient connection failures."Bitwarden mobile app won't unlock with biometrics during outage"Biometric unlock on mobile is a local operation and should work independently of server status. If biometric unlock fails during an outage, try unlocking with your master password instead. If neither works, force-close the app and reopen it — your cached vault should be intact.""An error has occurred" when accessing the web vault"vault.bitwarden.com is experiencing issues. Check status.bitwarden.com for the web vault component status. Use the browser extension or desktop app as an alternative — they have independent local caches and may still function during a web vault outage.What to Do When Bitwarden Is Down
Immediate Response
- Check status.bitwarden.com and confirm whether it's a full outage or specific service
- Access your vault via the browser extension or desktop app — local cache still works if you're logged in
- For urgent logins, use browser extension autofill with cached vault data
- Pause CI/CD jobs that depend on Bitwarden Secrets Manager to avoid failed deployments
- Don't attempt a master password reset during an auth outage — you may lock yourself out
Long-Term Resilience
- Keep a local encrypted export of your vault (Bitwarden supports encrypted JSON export)
- For Secrets Manager in CI/CD, implement a fallback credential source for critical pipelines
- Consider Bitwarden self-hosted deployment for teams needing guaranteed availability
- Keep all Bitwarden clients (extension, app, desktop) installed and logged in across devices
- Subscribe to status.bitwarden.com email alerts for immediate outage notifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the official Bitwarden status page?
Bitwarden's official status page is at status.bitwarden.com. It tracks the web vault, browser extensions, desktop apps, mobile apps, vault sync API, and Bitwarden Secrets Manager. Subscribe to email notifications to receive immediate incident alerts.
Can I still use my passwords if Bitwarden is down?
Yes, in most cases. The Bitwarden browser extension, desktop app, and mobile app all maintain an encrypted local copy of your vault. As long as you were already logged in before the outage, you can continue accessing, autofilling, and copying saved passwords. What you cannot do during an outage: log in for the first time on a new device, add passwords that sync to other devices, or use the web vault at vault.bitwarden.com.
Is Bitwarden reliable enough for business use?
Bitwarden maintains strong uptime for its cloud service, targeting 99.9%+ availability. For businesses requiring guaranteed availability, Bitwarden offers a self-hosted deployment option that runs entirely on your own infrastructure. This is popular with enterprises and security-conscious teams that can't tolerate dependency on a third-party cloud service. Even on the cloud plan, Bitwarden's local vault caching architecture means most day-to-day operations continue during server outages.
How does Bitwarden compare to LastPass and 1Password for reliability?
All three major password managers (Bitwarden, LastPass, 1Password) have experienced notable outages. Bitwarden's open-source architecture and self-hosting option give it a resilience edge for technical users. 1Password is generally regarded as having excellent reliability with strong enterprise SLAs. LastPass has had significant security incidents (2022 breach) in addition to outages. For teams, Bitwarden's self-hosted option eliminates cloud dependency entirely, which no other major password manager offers at the same price point.
Does Bitwarden have an SLA?
Bitwarden's Teams and Enterprise plans include SLA commitments for uptime. Free and individual plans do not have written SLA guarantees. Enterprise customers can negotiate specific uptime guarantees. Bitwarden's self-hosted deployment option is not covered by a cloud SLA since availability depends on your own infrastructure.
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