VaultWarden BYOPM
Status: Building
Tags: docker, vaultwarden, security, self-hosted
Overview
Self-hosted password manager built on VaultWarden (Bitwarden-compatible server), running in Docker with Unbound DNS for secure recursive lookups and automated backup systems. Moving password management in-house to maintain full control over credentials while keeping the convenience of modern password management tools.
Architecture
Core Services
- VaultWarden: Open-source Bitwarden server implementation
- Unbound DNS: Recursive DNS resolver for privacy
- Gitea Runner: Lightweight CI/CD for automated tasks
- Backup System: Automated SQLite backups with retention policy
Network Design
- Isolated on services VLAN with restricted firewall rules
- Reverse proxy with HTTPS/TLS termination
- Tailscale integration for secure remote access
- Rate limiting and fail2ban protection
Setup
Prerequisites
Installation Steps
For the sanitized Docker Compose template and detailed configuration, see:
→ VaultWarden Compose Template
Security Hardening
Features & Functionality
Password Management
Backup & Recovery
Monitoring
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: Secure Remote Access
Challenge: Backup Integrity
Lessons Learned
Next Steps
- Implement automated backup testing
- Set up Grafana dashboard for service metrics
- Document disaster recovery runbook
- Add hardware 2FA support (YubiKey)
- Configure email notifications for backup failures