Bitwarden Emergency Kit

Secure backup template for password manager recovery

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Important Instructions

• Fill out by hand with a reliable pen after printing
• Test all information by logging in before storing
• Store securely with other important documents
• Make multiple copies in different locations
• Update immediately when any information changes

📄 Print Configuration

Multiple Devices/Accounts: Print one page for each device or email account you need to document.

Print multiple Device Access pages (check if you have multiple devices) Print multiple Email Account pages (check if you have multiple email accounts) Print multiple copies for different storage locations

Instructions: Fill in page numbers (e.g., "Page 1 of 3") and device/account names clearly at the top of each page.

BITWARDEN EMERGENCY KIT

Password Manager Recovery Information

Created: | Version 1.0

1. Bitwarden Account Information

Server URL (circle one):

https://vault.bitwarden.com (US servers)

https://vault.bitwarden.eu (EU servers)

Self-hosted: ________________________

Account Creation Date:

Email Address:

The email address you use to log into Bitwarden

Master Password:

Write clearly in block letters

Password Hint (if set):

The hint you set in Bitwarden to remind you where your emergency sheet is stored

2FA Recovery Code:

From Settings → Security → Two-step Login → View Recovery Code

2. Email Account Backup

Your Bitwarden account email and any other critical email accounts. If you lose access to Bitwarden, you'll need these to receive verification codes and reset access.

Page Number:

Account Name:

Storage Location:

Email Provider URL:

e.g., gmail.com, outlook.com, protonmail.com

Email Password:

Email 2FA Recovery Codes:

Check box when code is used (each can only be used once)

Alternative Email Addresses:

3. Authenticator App Information

Authenticator App (circle one):

Ente Auth (recommended)

Aegis Authenticator

2FAS

Other: ________________________

App Account Email:

App Account Password:

Recovery Key/Backup Code:

For Ente Auth: 24-word recovery key from account setup

Export File Location Notes:

Where you've stored backup exports of your authenticator codes

4. Encrypted Exports & Backups

Bitwarden Vault Export Password:

Password for encrypted JSON vault exports (6+ word passphrase recommended)

TOTP Export Encryption Key:

Password/key for encrypted authenticator app exports

Vault Export File Locations:

Full paths to encrypted vault exports (e.g., C:\Backups\bitwarden_2025-01-24.json)

TOTP Export File Locations:

Full paths to encrypted TOTP exports from Ente Auth or other apps

VeraCrypt Container Password:

Password for VeraCrypt encrypted backup containers

Backup Creation Date:

USB Drive #1 Location:

Where the first backup USB drive is stored

USB Drive #2 Location (Offsite):

Where the second backup USB drive is stored (different location)

Decryption Instructions:

Step-by-step instructions for family members to decrypt and access backups

5. Device Access Information

Critical device passwords needed to access your devices in an emergency. Include login passwords, PINs, and biometric backup methods for devices where Bitwarden is installed.

Page Number:

Device Name:

Storage Location:

Computer Login Password:

Phone PIN/Password:

Hardware Security Key PIN:

Biometric Backup Method:

Alternative unlock method if biometrics fail (e.g., "Fingerprint + PIN 1234")

6. Emergency Contacts

Trusted Person Name:

Relationship:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Executor/Estate Contact:

Instructions for Emergency Access:

7. Storage and Maintenance

Copy #1 Location:

Copy #2 Location (Offsite):

Access Instructions for Family:

Last Updated:

Next Review Date:

Testing Checklist (check when completed):

Successfully logged into Bitwarden using this information

Successfully accessed email account

Verified 2FA recovery codes work

Family member can locate and read this sheet

8. Additional Notes

Special Instructions:

Custom Recovery Procedures:

Important Account Information:

IMPORTANT: Store this document securely. Make multiple copies in different locations.

Test all information before storing. Update immediately when any information changes.

Generated by Bitwarden Emergency Kit Tool | Version 1.0 |