Installing Vaultwarden on Ubuntu Server Latest

Vaultwarden is a free and open-source password manager that allows users to securely store and manage their passwords. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Vaultwarden on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your Ubuntu Server is up-to-date by running the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

You will also need the following installed:

• Docker
• Docker Compose

Installation

1. Clone the Vaultwarden repository:

git clone https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden.git

2. Change to the directory:

cd vaultwarden

3. Open the docker-compose.yml file and add a new environment variable:

environment:
  - ROCKET_PORT=8000

4. Save and close the file.

5. Run the following command to build and start the container:

docker-compose up -d

6. You can now access Vaultwarden by navigating to http://<server-ip>:8000 in your web browser.

Post-Installation Steps

After installing Vaultwarden, it is recommended that you perform the following steps:

1. Change the default admin password:

docker-compose exec vaultwarden /usr/bin/sqlite3 /data/db.sqlite3 "UPDATE users SET password = '$2y$12$UEg1EsptJTDcWwQObMxIS.EAaJJSCL.5f5ue5eLjJBztbZU/sG6UW' WHERE name = 'admin';"

2. Restart the Vaultwarden container:

docker-compose stop
docker-compose up -d

3. Configure an SSL certificate for secure access to Vaultwarden.

Conclusion

With these steps, you should now have a fully functional installation of Vaultwarden on your Ubuntu Server. By using this powerful password manager, you can ensure the security and privacy of your online accounts.

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