I have searched for any existing and/or related issues.
I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions.
I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!).
I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.
Installation Method
Docker
Open WebUI Version
v0.6.43
Ollama Version (if applicable)
No response
Operating System
Ubuntu 24
Browser (if applicable)
No response
Confirmation
I have read and followed all instructions in README.md.
I am using the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
I have included the browser console logs.
I have included the Docker container logs.
I have provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.
I have clearly listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc).
I have documented step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation. My steps:
Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used,
Specify exact install/launch/configure commands,
List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed),
Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
Include any files or environmental changes,
Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.
Expected Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Actual Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Steps to Reproduce
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Logs & Screenshots
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Additional Information
No response
Originally created by @shentong0722 on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20361
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related issues.
- [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions.
- [x] I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!).
- [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.
### Installation Method
Docker
### Open WebUI Version
v0.6.43
### Ollama Version (if applicable)
_No response_
### Operating System
Ubuntu 24
### Browser (if applicable)
_No response_
### Confirmation
- [x] I have read and followed all instructions in `README.md`.
- [x] I am using the latest version of **both** Open WebUI and Ollama.
- [x] I have included the browser console logs.
- [x] I have included the Docker container logs.
- [x] I have **provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.**
- [x] I have clearly **listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup** (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc).
- [x] I have documented **step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation**. My steps:
- Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used,
- Specify exact install/launch/configure commands,
- List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed),
- Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
- Include any files or environmental changes,
- Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
- Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.
### Expected Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
### Actual Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
### Steps to Reproduce
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
### Logs & Screenshots
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
### Additional Information
_No response_
GiteaMirror
added the bug label 2026-04-20 01:30:37 -05:00
@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):
🔍Similar Issues Found
I found some existing issues that might be related to this one. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:
#19170issue: Settings not honored or understood by itguy327 • Nov 13, 2025 • bug
#20348issue: [TESTING] Open WebUI Issues Bot Testing by westbrook-ai • Jan 03, 2026 • bug
#19711issue: Editing function for models broken by skleffmann • Dec 03, 2025 • bug
#19588issue: Model group permissions by apunkt • Nov 29, 2025 • bug
#19615issue: [TEST] Models Not Available to Users by westbrook-ai • Nov 30, 2025 • bug
Show 5 more related issues
#18567issue: The model settings page cannot be displayed. by wxzheng88 • Oct 24, 2025 • bug
#19610issue: Models not appearing for non-admin users by westbrook-ai • Nov 30, 2025 • bug
#19496issue: 500 internal server error appears in v0.6.40 by cloudtuotuo • Nov 26, 2025 • bug
#19549issue: usage model setting becomes unticked when model is changed by YetheSamartaka • Nov 27, 2025 • bug, confirmed issue
#19606issue: Error while deleting download/installed models. by malvarez00 • Nov 30, 2025 • bug
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@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):
🔍 **Similar Issues Found**
I found some existing issues that might be related to this one. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:
1. [#19170](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19170) **issue: Settings not honored or understood**
*by itguy327 • Nov 13, 2025 • `bug`*
2. [#20348](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20348) **issue: [TESTING] Open WebUI Issues Bot Testing**
*by westbrook-ai • Jan 03, 2026 • `bug`*
3. [#19711](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19711) **issue: Editing function for models broken**
*by skleffmann • Dec 03, 2025 • `bug`*
4. [#19588](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19588) **issue: Model group permissions**
*by apunkt • Nov 29, 2025 • `bug`*
5. [#19615](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19615) **issue: [TEST] Models Not Available to Users**
*by westbrook-ai • Nov 30, 2025 • `bug`*
<details>
<summary>Show 5 more related issues</summary>
6. [#18567](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/18567) **issue: The model settings page cannot be displayed.**
*by wxzheng88 • Oct 24, 2025 • `bug`*
7. [#19610](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19610) **issue: Models not appearing for non-admin users**
*by westbrook-ai • Nov 30, 2025 • `bug`*
8. [#19496](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19496) **issue: 500 internal server error appears in v0.6.40**
*by cloudtuotuo • Nov 26, 2025 • `bug`*
9. [#19549](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19549) **issue: usage model setting becomes unticked when model is changed**
*by YetheSamartaka • Nov 27, 2025 • `bug`, `confirmed issue`*
10. [#19606](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19606) **issue: Error while deleting download/installed models.**
*by malvarez00 • Nov 30, 2025 • `bug`*
</details>
---
💡 **Tips:**
- If this is a duplicate, please consider closing this issue and adding any additional details to the existing one
- If you found a solution in any of these issues, please share it here to help others
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Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Actual Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Looks like this is behaving exactly as you expected!
This topic can be closed, I believe.
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@frenzybiscuit commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):
Expected Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
_**Actual Behavior**_
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Looks like this is behaving exactly as you expected!
This topic can be closed, I believe.
I just don't think you need to force set so many blank questions.
So I copied the question several times.
My expression should not have any difficult to understand places.
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@shentong0722 commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):
I just don't think you need to force set so many blank questions.
So I copied the question several times.
My expression should not have any difficult to understand places.
@ineffable-love commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):
Expected Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective). Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Actual Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective). Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Looks like this is behaving exactly as you expected!
This topic can be closed, I believe.
I think what he wants to express is that under expected circumstances, users can initiate a new chat by clicking on "New Conversation", but now an unexpected situation has arisen.
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@ineffable-love commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):
> Expected Behavior
>
> Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective). Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
>
> _**Actual Behavior**_
>
> Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective). Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
>
> Looks like this is behaving exactly as you expected!
>
> This topic can be closed, I believe.
I think what he wants to express is that under expected circumstances, users can initiate a new chat by clicking on "New Conversation", but now an unexpected situation has arisen.
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Originally created by @shentong0722 on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20361
Check Existing Issues
Installation Method
Docker
Open WebUI Version
v0.6.43
Ollama Version (if applicable)
No response
Operating System
Ubuntu 24
Browser (if applicable)
No response
Confirmation
README.md.Expected Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Actual Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Steps to Reproduce
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Logs & Screenshots
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Additional Information
No response
@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):
🔍 Similar Issues Found
I found some existing issues that might be related to this one. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:
#19170 issue: Settings not honored or understood
by itguy327 • Nov 13, 2025 •
bug#20348 issue: [TESTING] Open WebUI Issues Bot Testing
by westbrook-ai • Jan 03, 2026 •
bug#19711 issue: Editing function for models broken
by skleffmann • Dec 03, 2025 •
bug#19588 issue: Model group permissions
by apunkt • Nov 29, 2025 •
bug#19615 issue: [TEST] Models Not Available to Users
by westbrook-ai • Nov 30, 2025 •
bugShow 5 more related issues
#18567 issue: The model settings page cannot be displayed.
by wxzheng88 • Oct 24, 2025 •
bug#19610 issue: Models not appearing for non-admin users
by westbrook-ai • Nov 30, 2025 •
bug#19496 issue: 500 internal server error appears in v0.6.40
by cloudtuotuo • Nov 26, 2025 •
bug#19549 issue: usage model setting becomes unticked when model is changed
by YetheSamartaka • Nov 27, 2025 •
bug,confirmed issue#19606 issue: Error while deleting download/installed models.
by malvarez00 • Nov 30, 2025 •
bug💡 Tips:
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@frenzybiscuit commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):
Expected Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Actual Behavior
Non-regular users cannot set default models (clicking the settings button will be ineffective).
Users cannot select models through the sidebar (cannot select models after adding them to the sidebar, clicking directly will open a new conversation).
Looks like this is behaving exactly as you expected!
This topic can be closed, I believe.
@shentong0722 commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):
I just don't think you need to force set so many blank questions.
So I copied the question several times.
My expression should not have any difficult to understand places.
@ineffable-love commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):
I think what he wants to express is that under expected circumstances, users can initiate a new chat by clicking on "New Conversation", but now an unexpected situation has arisen.