As part of your LanClub plan, you have access to your own private password vault powered by VaultWarden — a secure, self-hosted password manager that works just like Bitwarden. This article will help you get set up and understand what your password vault can do for you.
What is a Password Vault?
A password vault is a secure app that stores all of your passwords in one place, protected by a single master password that only you know. Instead of trying to remember dozens of different passwords — or worse, reusing the same one everywhere — your vault remembers them all for you.
When you visit a website, your vault can automatically fill in your username and password so you don't have to type anything.
Why This Matters
Reusing passwords is one of the most common ways people get hacked. If one website is compromised and your password is leaked, attackers will try that same password on your email, banking, and social media accounts.
With a password vault:
- Every account gets its own unique, strong password
- You only need to remember one master password
- Your login details are encrypted and stored securely — not in your browser
- You can access your vault from any device
Your Vault Has Already Been Set Up
As part of your LanClub onboarding, we've already created your VaultWarden account and configured the browser extension on your computer. You should have received a welcome email with instructions to set your master password.
If you haven't received that email or can't find it, email us at help@lanclub.nz and we'll resend it.
Logging In to Your Vault
You can access your vault in two ways:
Option 1 — Browser extension (recommended for everyday use) Click the Bitwarden icon in your browser toolbar. Log in with your email address and master password.
Option 2 — Web vault Go to https://vault.lanclub.nz and log in with your email address and master password.
Your Master Password
Your master password is the key to your vault. It's the one password you need to remember — so choose something memorable but strong.
A few tips:
- Use a passphrase rather than a single word — for example: Purple-Kiwi-Sunrise-42
- Don't use your name, birthday, or anything easy to guess
- Don't write it on a sticky note next to your computer
- Don't share it with anyone — including us. LanClub staff will never ask for your master password
If you forget your master password, we can help you reset access to your vault. Email help@lanclub.nz and we'll guide you through the process.
What's Next?
Now that your vault is set up, here are some good next steps:
- Add your first password — see our How to Add and Organise Passwords article
- Install the browser extension — see our Installing the Browser Extension article
- Import your existing passwords from your browser — we can help with this during your onboarding session
Questions?
If you get stuck at any point, submit a ticket at https://help.lanclub.nz or email help@lanclub.nz and we'll help you out.