Can you point to the PDFs you are using to learn from? Bitwarden’s Help Center routinely distinguishes between the Web Vault client, the Desktop app client, the Browser extension clients, and the Mobile app clients.
No, that is not accurate. All Bitwarden client apps need internet access to allow you to log in to your vault, to make any changes to your vault (e.g., adding, deleting, or modifying items), and to sync changes that were made using other apps. The exception is that for any client app that is logged in but locked, you have the option to unlock the app after disconnecting your device from the internet, which will allow you to use the app in read-only mode (i.e., you will not be able to make any changes to the vault contents).
Most users use either a browser extension or a mobile app as their main Bitwarden app. The Desktop app is helpful when you need a larger window (e.g., if you are manually editing or organizing vault items). The Web Vault is mostly used for account management tasks, such as the following:
- Renewing, upgrading, or canceling subscriptions.
- Changing your master password, account encryption key, KDF settings, or 2-factor authentication.
- Setting up Emergency Access.
- Defining or modifying domain rules (equivalent domains).
- Importing vault data, or creating transferrable exports that are password-protected.
- Running Vault Health Reports.
- Performing bulk move or deletion on multiple selected vault items.
This webpage has a list of learning resources:
I would highlight a few of the resources listed there:
- The online Help documentation, which includes “Getting Started” guides for the Web Vault, Desktop app, Browser extensions, and Mobile apps.
- Learning videos
- Ask questions right here in the Community Forum.