The Bitwarden Directory Connector allows organizations to integrate Bitwarden with their existing directory services, such as Microsoft Active Directory or LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol).
This integration enables administrators to synchronize user accounts between their directory service and Bitwarden, streamlining user management processes. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Bitwarden Directory Connector from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Bitwarden Directory Connector Silently
Bitwarden Directory Connector Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://github.com/bitwarden/directory-connector/releases/latest
- Download the Bitwarden-Connector-Installer-x.y.z.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: Bitwarden-Connector-Installer-x.y.z.exe /allusers /S
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Bitwarden Directory Connector Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Bitwarden Directory Connector |
| Vendor: | 8bit Solutions LLC |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | Bitwarden-Connector-Installer-x.y.z.exe /allusers /S |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\Bitwarden Directory Connector\Uninstall Bitwarden Directory Connector.exe" /allusers /S |
| Download Link: | Bitwarden Directory Connector Download |
| PowerShell Script: | Bitwarden Directory Connector | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | Bitwarden Directory Connector | Custom Detection Script |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download links provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Change the Bitwarden Directory Connector Default Installation Directory
You can change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Bitwarden Directory Connector to “C:\Bitwarden Directory Connector”.
Bitwarden-Connector-Installer-x.y.z.exe /allusers /S /D="C:\Bitwarden Directory Connector" |
How to Uninstall Bitwarden Directory Connector Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| Bitwarden Directory Connector Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| Bitwarden Directory Connector Silent Uninstall (PowerShell) |
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
Bitwarden Directory Connector Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%ProgramFiles%\Bitwarden Directory Connector\Uninstall Bitwarden Directory Connector.exe" /allusers /S |
Always make sure to test everything in a development environment prior to implementing anything into production. The information in this article is provided “As Is” without warranty of any kind.