Bitwarden Keyboard Shortcuts

29 keyboard shortcuts to help you manage passwords open source faster in Bitwarden

Built by Bitwarden Inc., Bitwarden provides a full-featured environment to manage passwords open source. It is a staple in the system & utilities space.

Keyboard shortcuts are essential for working efficiently in Bitwarden. Memorizing even a handful of key combinations can cut hours from a weekly workflow.

Cross-platform availability on macOS, Windows, and Linux means Bitwarden shortcuts are relevant to a large and diverse user base.

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29 shortcuts 6 categories

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General 3 shortcuts

Activate the extension.

Shift +Cmd +Y Ctrl +Shift +Y Ctrl +Shift +Y

Generate a password and copy it to the clipboard.

Shift +Cmd +9 Ctrl +Shift +9 Ctrl +Shift +9

Lock the vault.

Shift +Cmd +N Ctrl +Shift +N Ctrl +Shift +N

Autofill 1 shortcut

Autofill the last used login for the current website. Press again to cycle through multiple matches.

Shift +Cmd +L Ctrl +Shift +L Ctrl +Shift +L

Desktop App - General 6 shortcuts

Lock the vault.

Cmd +L Ctrl +L Ctrl +L

Open Bitwarden preferences.

Cmd +, Ctrl +, Ctrl +,

Reload the Bitwarden desktop app.

Shift +Cmd +R Ctrl +Shift +R Ctrl +Shift +R

Quit the Bitwarden desktop app.

Cmd +Q Ctrl +Q Ctrl +Q

Place the cursor in the vault's search box.

Cmd +F Ctrl +F Ctrl +F

Open the Bitwarden generator.

Cmd +G Ctrl +G Ctrl +G

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Edit Items 10 shortcuts

Add a new login.

Cmd +N Ctrl +N Ctrl +N

Undo the last action when editing an item.

Cmd +Z Ctrl +Z Ctrl +Z

Redo the last action from editing an item.

Cmd +Y Ctrl +Y Ctrl +Y

Select all text in the active field or item.

Cmd +A Ctrl +A Ctrl +A

Cut the selected text and copy it.

Cmd +X Ctrl +X Ctrl +X

Copy the selected text.

Cmd +C Ctrl +C Ctrl +C

Paste the last copied text.

Cmd +V Ctrl +V Ctrl +V

Copy the open item's username.

Cmd +U Ctrl +U Ctrl +U

Copy the open item's password.

Cmd +P Ctrl +P Ctrl +P

Copy the open item's TOTP.

Cmd +T Ctrl +T Ctrl +T

Adjust Display 5 shortcuts

Zoom in.

Cmd += Ctrl += Ctrl +=

Zoom out.

Cmd +- Ctrl +- Ctrl +-

Reset the zoom level.

Cmd +0 Ctrl +0 Ctrl +0

Enter full-screen mode.

Fn +F11 F11 F11

Open developer mode.

N/A F12 F12

Control Window 4 shortcuts

Minimize the Bitwarden desktop app.

Cmd +M Ctrl +M Ctrl +M

Hide Bitwarden desktop app in the tray.

Shift +Cmd +M Ctrl +Shift +M Ctrl +Shift +M

Always keep the Bitwarden desktop app on top. Press again to undo the action.

Shift +Cmd +T Ctrl +Shift +T Ctrl +Shift +T

Close the Bitwarden desktop app window.

Cmd +W Ctrl +W Ctrl +W

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