For those deeply invested in security and organization within their password management, Bitwarden provides powerful features. One such feature is the ability to add custom fields to your login entries, letting you store additional information. But what if you want to use a hidden custom field to store an additional password? Currently, generating and inputting that password can be a bit cumbersome. This article explores the existing workaround and proposes a more streamlined solution, enhancing your password management workflow within Bitwarden.
Bitwarden's custom fields offer a flexible way to store extra data related to your logins, like security questions, backup codes, or, indeed, additional passwords. Using a "hidden" type field can be particularly useful for sensitive information you don't want to be immediately visible.
However, the current process for generating a password to store in a hidden custom field isn't as seamless as it could be. As highlighted in the Bitwarden Community forum, the existing workaround involves several steps:
This multi-step process can be time-consuming and disruptive, especially if you regularly use hidden custom fields to store additional passwords.
The proposed improvement is to integrate a password generation option directly within the edit screen for Bitwarden entries. This would eliminate the need to switch between different sections of the application, streamlining the process of creating and storing passwords in hidden custom fields.
Imagine a button or context menu option next to the custom field that reads "Generate Password." Clicking this button would:
This would significantly improve the user experience and make it much easier to manage additional passwords stored within Bitwarden.
Regardless of how you generate and store your passwords, remember the importance of strong, unique passwords for all your accounts. Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using easily guessable information like your name, birthday, or pet's name. Consider using a passphrase instead of a password for added security. For more information on creating strong passwords, refer to resources like NIST's guidance on digital identity.
By integrating password generation directly into the entry edit screen, Bitwarden can significantly improve the user experience and make it easier to manage additional passwords stored in hidden custom fields. This small change would streamline the workflow, encourage the use of strong passwords, and enhance the overall value of Bitwarden as a comprehensive password management solution. This feature enhancement would make Bitwarden even more valuable, especially when combined with features like Bitwarden Send for securely sharing sensitive information. Let's hope Bitwarden considers implementing this improvement in future updates.
