Bitwarden, a trusted leader in password, secrets, and passkey management, has announced an enhancement to its browser extension’s inline autofill capabilities. This update introduces seamless autofill for credit cards and personal identities, making interactions with web forms for payment details, contact information, addresses, and registration forms more secure and efficient.
A significant 55% of consumers who store payment credentials have encountered disruptions during online checkouts, including incidents of stolen credit cards. This highlights the risks of storing sensitive information directly with retailers, who may lack end-to-end encryption. Bitwarden addresses these risks by providing a secure solution for storing credit card details, which can then be safely and efficiently autofilled during online transactions. This not only enhances security by reducing exposure to data breaches but also streamlines the payment process on trusted websites.
Expanding Existing Autofill Capabilities
This latest update extends the functionality of the inline autofill feature, initially introduced in December 2023. Users can now easily and securely autofill payment and personal information directly from the Bitwarden browser extension, simplifying online shopping and form submissions for greater productivity and security.
Key Features and Enhancements
- Autofill for Cards: Enables quick and secure filling of payment details on e-commerce sites by selecting stored cards directly within the Bitwarden extension.
- Autofill for Identities: Streamlines the process of filling out forms requiring personal details, like registrations and shipping information, by allowing the selection of stored identities in the Bitwarden vault.
- Ease of Use: The inline autofill menu provides convenient access to sensitive data on trusted websites, emphasizing both security and efficiency.
Responding to User Requests
This enhancement has been highly requested by the Bitwarden community, demonstrating the company’s commitment to user-driven improvements. This update is part of a broader series of enhancements aimed at optimizing the Bitwarden user experience, with more innovations on the horizon.
Feature Availability
The enhanced inline autofill feature is now available to all users. Bitwarden offers a wide range of autofill methods, including keyboard shortcuts, a dedicated context menu, autofill on page load, manual autofill, and now, the expanded inline autofill menu. For added security, users can set specific URL requirements to control when a login is offered for autofill on trusted websites.
For more details on Bitwarden’s autofill capabilities, visit: https://bitwarden.com.
About Bitwarden
Bitwarden empowers enterprises and individuals to securely manage and share information online through trusted open-source security solutions. From Password Manager to Secrets Manager and Passwordless.dev, Bitwarden provides tools to enhance online security for users worldwide. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, Bitwarden serves tens of thousands of businesses and millions of users globally. Learn more at bitwarden.com.
