How to Cancel Bitwarden
Important Warnings
- All information is purged from databases immediately upon account cancellation
- Information cannot be recovered once account is deleted
- Subscription cancellation requires full account deletion
- You can downgrade to free plan instead of cancelling completely to retain data
Step-by-step instructions
Log in to your Bitwarden web vault at vault.bitwarden.com
Click on your profile icon or Settings in the top navigation bar
Navigate to 'Settings' from the dropdown menu
Scroll down to find the subscription or billing section
Click on 'Delete Account' option (account deletion cancels subscription)
Confirm deletion by typing your master password
Click the final confirmation button to permanently delete your account
Tips & Things to Watch For
Open Source Code Can Be Self-Audited Before Purchase
Pro TipSince Bitwarden is fully open source, potential customers can review the actual source code on GitHub before committing to any paid plan. This transparency allows technical teams to audit security and features before purchase - a unique advantage over closed-source competitors.
Free Families Plan Included with Enterprise Subscription
Pro TipEvery user on an Enterprise plan ($6/user/month) gets a complimentary Families plan ($47.88 value) that they can share with up to 5 friends or family members. This means each employee can have personal password security for their household at no additional cost - a hidden benefit worth highlighting when evaluating enterprise costs.
Retention Tactics
- Warning about permanent data loss
- Reminder of features you'll lose access to
Cancel via Email
Send this pre-written email to support@bitwarden.com
Sign up to auto-fill your details.
Bitwarden Plans & What You'll Lose
What you'll lose access to
After You Cancel
Data Retention
Data deleted immediately
Content Access
You'll lose access to your content after cancellation
Refund
Via Original payment method
30-day money-back guarantee on all paid services - full refund available within 30 days
Not ready to fully cancel?
Downgrade available
Switch to a cheaper plan instead
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