Moving to 1Password as Our Managed Password Manager

We’re moving from Bitstream Vault to 1Password as the managed password manager Bitstream provides to your organization.

What to expect if you currently use Bitstream Vault

1. You’ll get an email from 1Password. When Bitstream provisions your account, 1Password will send an activation email to your work address. The subject line is “Activate your 1Password account.”
2. Set up your account. Setup takes about 10 minutes. Step-by-step walkthrough: Setting up Your 1Password Account.
3. Save your Emergency Kit. Your Emergency Kit is generated during account activation and contains the Secret Key you’ll need to sign in on any new device. Save it somewhere outside your work computer; a printed copy is ideal.
4. Migrate any items you keep in Bitstream Vault. Bitstream Vault is moving to a read-only window before being decommissioned. This means you will need to export your personal vault to be ready to import into 1Password. It is a quick process, with an easy-to-follow official guide here: Export from Bitwarden. We’re available to assist if needed.

Why we’re changing

• Audit and compliance posture. 1Password is built around enterprise-grade control that align with the security and compliance expectations your organization is increasingly held to. This includes granular vault permissions, mandatory MFA, audit logging, and policy templates.
• Managed service over self-hosting. Bitstream Vault is a self-hosted instance of Bitwarden. Moving to a vendor-managed service means fortified security, faster updates, better uptime, dedicated support, and less attack surface to maintain.
• Better day-to-day experience. Stronger autofill, polished mobile apps, native browser extensions across every major browser, and an easier interface for sharing credentials with teammates.

Where to read more

• Getting Started with 1Password: what 1Password is and how it works.
• Setting up Your 1Password Account: step-by-step activation walkthrough.
• Using 1Password: day-to-day usage, recovery, and migration from Bitstream Vault.

Submit a ticket if you have questions or require assistance with migration.