Keyboard Shortcuts and Workflow
PWTray is designed for keyboard-first credential access. Open, search, copy, and return focus in seconds.
Daily flow
- Press your global shortcut to show PWTray:⌥ OptionShiftP.
- Type at least 3 characters to filter vault items.
- Use Arrow Up/Arrow Down to select the right item.
- Press Enter to copy password and close the overlay.
Global shortcut
Default shortcut:⌥ OptionShiftP. You can change this in Settings. If needed, use Reset in Settings to return to the recommended default.
Shortcuts in search results
| Action | Shortcut | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Copy password and close overlay | Enter | Primary action for the selected result. |
| Copy username or email | CMDC | Works on the selected result item. |
| Copy TOTP code | CMDT | Available when the selected item has TOTP. |
| Open website URL | CMDO | Opens the selected item's URL in your browser. |
| Move selection | Arrow Up / Arrow Down | Navigate matching results without using mouse. |
| Close overlay | Esc | Hides the main overlay predictably. |
Need first-time setup? Open How to Set Up Bitwarden. Looking for release details? View the changelog.