How to set up Bitwarden for personal and work use - and why you should keep them separate
Published on: 2025-06-19 13:00:19
ZDNET
I've been using Bitwarden for a long time. I like it for its ease of use, security, feature set, and that it's open-source.
One thing about Bitwarden is that it makes it easy to move between different accounts. With the click of a menu item, you can switch between your personal account and your work account -- without having to leave the Bitwarden window.
That's right, multiple accounts.
But why?
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Some businesses have policies that require users not to include personal items within a password manager. Or maybe you don't want to have to use separate password managers for your personal and work accounts. That's inefficient.
Another reason I like to separate the two is simply for peace of mind. When I'm not in my office, I'm not working; and when I'm not working, I don't always want to be reminded of work. By separating those accounts, I don't have the reminders of clients and deadlines when I'm "off the clock."
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