Bitwarden launches ‘Cupid Vault’ to let users securely share passwords

Bitwarden has announced the release of Cupid Vault, a free, privacy-first feature that enables users to securely share passwords with partners, family members, or close friends.

The initiative leverages Bitwarden’s existing two-person organization setup, allowing users to grant and revoke access with ease, ensuring security even if the relationship status changes.

The announcement frames the new feature as a practical solution to the very modern dilemma of password sharing in personal relationships. Whether it’s access to streaming platforms, food delivery apps, or shared online subscriptions, many couples exchange credentials informally, a practice that can compromise security. Bitwarden’s Cupid Vault seeks to provide a more responsible, encrypted alternative.

The Cupid Vault configuration utilizes Bitwarden’s free tier, which supports unlimited passwords and devices for individual users. More importantly, every account can establish a two-person Organization, a shared vault space where credentials can be securely managed and accessed by both parties. Once the organization is created, one user invites the other to collaborate, assigning access to selected items. Access can be revoked at any time by either participant, making the arrangement flexible and secure.

Bitwarden, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, is a widely respected open-source password manager known for its zero-knowledge architecture and strong support for personal, family, and enterprise use. With Cupid Vault, the company adapts its enterprise-grade sharing mechanisms to suit personal scenarios, reinforcing the importance of secure data practices even within close relationships.

Setting up Cupid Vault is straightforward:

• Each user creates a free Bitwarden account.
• One user establishes a free Organization and sends an invitation to the other.
• Once the second party accepts and is confirmed, both gain access to a shared vault where they can add, manage, or revoke shared items.

The underlying mechanics rely on Bitwarden’s vault and collection system. Vault items designated as organization-owned can be grouped into collections, which determine user access levels. Items shared through the Cupid Vault can include login credentials, credit card data, secure notes, or even identity information. If a relationship ends, either user can revoke access by removing the shared item, transferring it back to a private vault, or deleting it from the organization entirely.

For privacy-conscious users, Bitwarden ensures that no plaintext passwords are ever transmitted or stored outside of the encrypted vault. All vault items are protected using end-to-end encryption, and even Bitwarden staff cannot access user data, in keeping with the platform’s zero-knowledge security model.

Bitwarden’s Cupid Vault is now available to all users at no additional cost and can be set up via the Bitwarden web app.