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[GH-ISSUE #20673] issue: Setting ENABLE_API_KEYS to true doesn't work #57924

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opened 2026-05-05 21:56:49 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 2 comments
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Originally created by @uponminiature on GitHub (Jan 15, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20673

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  • 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

0.7.2

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Operating System

NixOS 25.11

Browser (if applicable)

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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,
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  • 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

I should be able to view the API key sections after doing the appropriate steps.

Actual Behavior

I cannot see the API key sections.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Installed Open WebUI via a Docker compose file; never had API Key enabled before.
  2. After many updates, decided I want API Keys. Also noticed ENABLE_PERSISTENT_CONFIG in docs.
  3. Set ENABLE_PERSISTENT_CONFIG to false, set ENABLE_API_KEYS to true. Restarted container.
  4. Created a new user group named "API Access" with the "API Key" permission enabled, added it to myself (admin user).
  5. Did not unlock any API Key sections. Could not get it working after countless restarts.

Logs & Screenshots

Settings -> Account:
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Admin -> Users -> Groups -> API Access:
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Also noticed a request to a "config" file, located at https://<open_webui>/api/config, I see enable_api_keys is false there.
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I validate that the container indeed does have its new environment variables set:
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Originally created by @uponminiature on GitHub (Jan 15, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20673 ### 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 0.7.2 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System NixOS 25.11 ### 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 I should be able to view the API key sections after doing the appropriate steps. ### Actual Behavior I cannot see the API key sections. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Installed Open WebUI via a Docker compose file; never had API Key enabled before. 2. After many updates, decided I want API Keys. Also noticed `ENABLE_PERSISTENT_CONFIG` in docs. 3. Set `ENABLE_PERSISTENT_CONFIG` to `false`, set `ENABLE_API_KEYS` to `true`. Restarted container. 4. Created a new user group named "API Access" with the "API Key" permission enabled, added it to myself (admin user). 5. Did not unlock any API Key sections. Could not get it working after countless restarts. ### Logs & Screenshots Settings -> Account: <img width="1651" height="909" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d89952df-b8ca-422a-8c51-35886f3edd04" /> Admin -> Users -> Groups -> API Access: <img width="386" height="120" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/69160a49-dd62-48e6-a566-89a1a2bd23d3" /> <img width="1101" height="364" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0b24232f-77cc-492a-be90-75d308018469" /> <img width="965" height="308" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/572c257b-8dcb-4952-bbdd-fed01119f5c6" /> Also noticed a request to a "config" file, located at `https://<open_webui>/api/config`, I see enable_api_keys is false there. <img width="405" height="159" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6aee2971-bdc6-4045-9fc8-2675eb1ce671" /> I validate that the container indeed does have its new environment variables set: <img width="992" height="230" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a421eb76-e919-4209-b63f-b6fefc83c653" /> ### Additional Information _No response_
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-05-05 21:56:49 -05:00
GiteaMirror commented 2026-05-05 21:56:51 -05:00
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@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 15, 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. #20389 issue: ENABLE_SIGNUP not working properly
    by jayteaftw • Jan 05, 2026 • bug

  2. #19853 issue: NOT ABLE TO CREATE A NEW API KEY:
    by Code-With-Samuel • Dec 10, 2025 • bug

  3. #19420 issue: Unable to create new api-keys - 403 forbidden
    by DominikStarke • Nov 24, 2025 • bug

  4. #20361 Issue: Large-scale model setting-related functionality fails.
    by shentong0722 • Jan 04, 2026 • bug

  5. #20064 issue: Create new API key (CRITICAL)
    by richrich89 • Dec 20, 2025 • bug

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  • If this is a duplicate, please consider closing this issue and adding any additional details to the existing one
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<!-- gh-comment-id:3753048659 --> @owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 15, 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. [#20389](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20389) **issue: ENABLE_SIGNUP not working properly** *by jayteaftw • Jan 05, 2026 • `bug`* 2. [#19853](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19853) **issue: NOT ABLE TO CREATE A NEW API KEY:** *by Code-With-Samuel • Dec 10, 2025 • `bug`* 3. [#19420](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19420) **issue: Unable to create new api-keys - 403 forbidden** *by DominikStarke • Nov 24, 2025 • `bug`* 4. [#20361](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20361) **Issue: Large-scale model setting-related functionality fails.** *by shentong0722 • Jan 04, 2026 • `bug`* 5. [#20064](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20064) **issue: Create new API key (CRITICAL)** *by richrich89 • Dec 20, 2025 • `bug`* --- 💡 **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 *This comment was generated automatically by a bot.* Please react with a 👍 if this comment was helpful, or a 👎 if it was not.
GiteaMirror commented 2026-05-05 21:56:51 -05:00
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@uponminiature commented on GitHub (Jan 15, 2026):

There is a third step I missed, where there is a "Enable API Keys" in the Admin Panel. It is confusing why I would have to confirm it again after specifically asking for it to be enabled via env var.

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<!-- gh-comment-id:3753058882 --> @uponminiature commented on GitHub (Jan 15, 2026): There is a third step I missed, where there is a "Enable API Keys" in the Admin Panel. It is confusing why I would have to confirm it again after specifically asking for it to be enabled via env var. <img width="1988" height="74" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/dda571bb-a08f-499e-8207-85467e11038d" />
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