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Host Bitwarden on infrastructure you control and keep full ownership of your password management. Bitwarden is an open-source password manager for passwords and passkeys with zero-knowledge security, secure sharing and built-in autofill for strong credentials.
VPS for Bitwarden
Perfect for personal use, families and small teams. A VPS gives you root access, fast SSD storage and enough power to run Bitwarden securely via Docker. Bitwarden can be installed on both Linux and Windows Server.
info: install Bitwarden on a Linux VPS info: install Bitwarden on a Windows VPS
Dedicated Server for Bitwarden
For businesses, larger teams and maximum isolation, Dedicated is the stronger option. You rent the full hardware exclusively and gain maximum performance for Bitwarden, backups, monitoring and additional security services. You can also choose between Linux and Windows Server here.
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Features
Why Bitwarden on a ZAP-Hosting server makes sense at a glance
Server overview for Bitwarden
The key differences between VPS and Dedicated Server for Bitwarden
Hardware recommendations for Bitwarden
Sizing guidelines for Linux and Windows setups
| Minimum | ZAP recommendation | Larger usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1 vCPU | 4 vCPU | 6–8+ vCPU |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM | 8–16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 12 GB | 25 GB | 50–100 GB |
| Dependencies | Docker Engine 26+ and Compose | ||
| Network / Domain | Ports 80/443 and a custom domain recommended | ||
| Operating systems | Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) or Windows Server | ||
We recommend current Ubuntu or Debian versions. For Windows, a current Windows Server version with Docker 26+ support is recommended.
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Launch your self-hosted Bitwarden password manager on ZAP-Hosting.