While Bitwarden may be relatively new and still has some grounds to cover to be a full-fledged alternative to the leading password managers like 1Password and LastPass, the open-source password manager has vastly improved to be a safe bet for those looking for hassle-free password management for free or at affordable pricing. Days after LastPass’s sudden announcement about changing the free tier to allow only a single category of the device infuriated a large number of users, Bitwarden has tried to cash in on the opportunity by introducing a neat feature labeled as “Bitwarden Send” designed to send encrypted information. Read on to learn how you can send encrypted text and files using Bitwarden.
Before getting started, let’s note down some pivotal points for better understanding!
Bear in mind that the new Send feature has some restrictions for free users. First and foremost, freemium users can send only text, while premium users can send both text and files.
Bitwarden Send uses end-to-end AES-256 bit encryption to safeguard your files and text. Besides, it also offers a host of additional security features including automatic deletion and the ability to hide text and set maximum access count to let you add extra layers of shields to your information.
A person doesn’t have to be a registered Bitwarden user to receive the file/text.
Upon clicking the shared link, the receivers are sent to a page where they can view the text message or choose to download the file.
You can use the Bitwarden Send on the Web Vault, mobile, browser extensions, and through the Command Line Interface.
First off, open a web browser and head over to Bitwarden vault. After that, click on the Send tab located in the top left corner.
Now, name your file.
Now, you can make it compulsory for users to enter a password to access the Send and then add a private note about it.
Now, go ahead and share the information securely.
That’s it! So, that’s the way you can share encrypted files or text using Bitwarden Send. Now that you know how this neat feature works, make the most of it to add an important layer of shield to your sensitive information while sharing.
