2025.8.0 Release Notes

Hey @mmja, the linked PR is in reference to the Desktop app/windows hello. The browser extension biometrics relies on the desktop app.

  • Removed setting for requiring password or PIN on app-start when using biometric unlock. Password or PIN now always required on Windows and Linux, and never required on macOS.

More on this here: Unable to open Bitwarden app using Windows Hello - #18 by Quexten

Have you considered using Bitwarden Unlock with Pin?

When using a PIN, you will be automatically logged out after five failed attempts at entering the PIN.