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Error: Cannot Decrypt in Bitwarden [Fix]
This is a minor bug that is fixed by logging out and logging back in
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Updated onOctober 17, 2024
updated onOctober 17, 2024
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Many experienced Bitwarden Cannot decrypt error message, and if this issue appears, you won’t be able to see and differentiate your saved logins. This will make logging in to certain services almost impossible.
This is a major problem, especially if you can’t access your work or bank account, however, there are a few solutions that you can use to fix this issue.
How do I fix Error: Cannot Decrypt in Bitwarden?
1. Log out and log in again
Few users reported that you don’t have to log out fully, it might be enough to lock your password vault and unlock it again.
2. Sync your vault
3. Reinstall the extension
Tips for good password habits & security practices
Bitwarden CLI error cannot decrypt is just a temporary issue, and it can be fixed by logging out or by performing a manual sync. All these solutions should work for the desktop application as well, so don’t hesitate to use them.
Despite being a great password manager, Bitwarden has its issues, and many reported thatBitwarden autofill is not working in FirefoxandBitwarden failed to fetcherror. We covered those in separate guides, so don’t miss them.
Recently we published a guide onAn error has occurred message in Bitwarden, so don’t hesitate to visit it for more information.
Did you ever experience this issue and how did you fix it? Let us know in the comments section!
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
