BCM Bitwarden Client Setup Guide

Connecting to the BCM Self-Hosted Vaultwarden Server

Purpose: This guide provides step-by-step instructions for BCM staff to configure the Bitwarden desktop application and browser extension to connect to the self-hosted Vaultwarden server.

Self-Hosted Server URL

Before you begin, you will need the BCM server URL:

https://vault.birminghamcitymission.org.uk

Windows Desktop Application

  1. Download and install Bitwarden from https://bitwarden.com/download/
  2. Open the Bitwarden application
  3. On the login screen, click the Region dropdown (shows "bitwarden.com" or "bitwarden.eu" by default)
  4. Select Self-hosted
  5. In the Server URL field, enter: https://vault.birminghamcitymission.org.uk
  6. Click Save
  7. Log in with your BCM Bitwarden credentials

Browser Extension (Chrome/Edge)

  1. Install the Bitwarden extension from the Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons
  2. Click the Bitwarden extension icon in your browser toolbar
  3. On the login screen, click the Region dropdown
  4. Select Self-hosted
  5. In the Server URL field, enter: https://vault.birminghamcitymission.org.uk
  6. Click Save
  7. Log in with your BCM Bitwarden credentials

Mobile App (iOS/Android)

  1. Download Bitwarden from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android)
  2. Open the app and tap Log in
  3. Tap the Region selector (shows "bitwarden.com" by default)
  4. Select Self-hosted
  5. In the Server URL field, enter: https://vault.birminghamcitymission.org.uk
  6. Tap Save
  7. Log in with your BCM Bitwarden credentials

Troubleshooting

Connection Error: Ensure you are connected to the internet and the server URL is entered correctly with no trailing slash.

Certificate Warning: If you see a certificate warning, contact IT support as this may indicate a configuration issue.

Forgotten Password: Contact IT support to reset your Bitwarden account password.