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Problem Description
Currently, it is not possible to make chats temporary and non-retained by default. For many people who use Open Webui, we are using it because we want a zero-trust privacy-enhanced deployment of AI tools.
Desired Solution you'd like
A flag that can be set during server start in the config that would cause ALL chats to be temporary by default.
Alternatives Considered
No response
Additional Context
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Originally created by @healdgar on GitHub (Jun 4, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/14668
### Check Existing Issues
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### Problem Description
Currently, it is not possible to make chats temporary and non-retained by default. For many people who use Open Webui, we are using it because we want a zero-trust privacy-enhanced deployment of AI tools.
### Desired Solution you'd like
A flag that can be set during server start in the config that would cause ALL chats to be temporary by default.
### Alternatives Considered
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### Additional Context
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Originally created by @healdgar on GitHub (Jun 4, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/14668
Check Existing Issues
Problem Description
Currently, it is not possible to make chats temporary and non-retained by default. For many people who use Open Webui, we are using it because we want a zero-trust privacy-enhanced deployment of AI tools.
Desired Solution you'd like
A flag that can be set during server start in the config that would cause ALL chats to be temporary by default.
Alternatives Considered
No response
Additional Context
No response
@Ithanil commented on GitHub (Jun 4, 2025):
You can enforce temporary chats per permissions.
@healdgar commented on GitHub (Jun 4, 2025):
Got it, thanks!