New enterprise policy enables one-click, secure access for unmanaged apps through identity provider dashboards
Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, announced enhancements to Bitwarden Password Manager with an enterprise policy that brings single sign-on (SSO) convenience of one-click automated logins to all web-based applications, even those without native SSO support.
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The policy enables administrators to control which applications and URLs are designated for automatic login through the Bitwarden Admin Console, ensuring only approved sites are supported. Once configured by administrators, employees can launch and log into approved applications from identity provider (IdP) dashboards, such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or Rippling, with a single click.
When employees select the set-up application from an IdP dashboard, Bitwarden fills and automatically submits stored credentials from the encrypted vault, without users needing to fill passwords manually, creating a consistent and secure login experience across the organization.
Extending SSO security to unmanaged applications
Gartner defines non-standard or unmanaged applications as those that fall outside identity governance systems, which is a growing problem as enterprises adopt more SaaS tools. According to 451 Research, 56% of enterprises say only 34-66% of their apps use SSO, leaving many credentials unmanaged.
Bitwarden closes this long-standing gap in enterprise identity strategies by bringing SSO convenience to both managed and unmanaged applications. Combined with Bitwarden SSO and System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) provisioning, Bitwarden provides a universal SSO approach, bringing the same security and simplicity to login experiences across all websites and applications enterprises rely on.
By complementing SSO, Bitwarden gives organizations a secure and consistent way to manage access across their application stack. With the policy, organizations can:
- Deliver SSO-like convenience for every application, regardless of native SSO integration
- Reduce login errors and friction with one-click automated workflows
- Maintain administrative control over which URLs and applications are enabled for automatic login
- Strengthen security by eliminating unmanaged credential habits and reinforcing password management best practices
Employees benefit from a familiar, single-click login experience that improves usability while reinforcing secure password practices daily.
Strengthening identity governance
The automatic login with SSO policy brings unified oversight to applications without native SSO support, ensuring consistent governance across the entire application landscape.
When integrated with an SSO provider, Bitwarden extends single sign-on protection to items stored in the vault, while the automatic login policy delivers an SSO-like experience for end users across these applications. Centralized governance reinforces secure authentication workflows, reduces unmanaged access, and improves consistency in how credentials are used and monitored.
Bitwarden builds on this foundation with trusted open source transparency, flexible enterprise controls, and integrations across SSO, SCIM provisioning, and trusted devices. Together, these capabilities ensure governance across the full identity lifecycle, equipping security teams with unified oversight, stronger identity posture, and reduced risk from applications that previously required unmanaged logins or credential workarounds outside SSO frameworks.
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