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[GH-ISSUE #22957] issue: "New Chat" inherits the current model instead of the configured default model on the first click #58517

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opened 2026-05-05 23:19:52 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 2 comments
GiteaMirror commented 2026-05-05 23:19:52 -05:00
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Originally created by @hxs-sma on GitHub (Mar 23, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/22957

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  • I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Docker

Open WebUI Version

0.8.10

Ollama Version (if applicable)

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Operating System

Amazon Linux 2023

Browser (if applicable)

Microsoft Edge Version 146.0.3856.62 (Official build) (64-bit)

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  • 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).
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  • Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
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  • Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
  • Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.

Expected Behavior

When clicking "New Chat", the system should always immediately select the configured default model (Admin/User preference), regardless of which model is currently being used in the active chat view.

Actual Behavior

Currently, Open WebUI allows configuring default models for new chats at both the Admin and User levels. However, there is a bug regarding how the model is selected when creating a new chat while currently viewing an active chat that uses a non-default model.

Instead of prioritizing the configured default model, the first click on "New Chat" inherits the model of the currently active chat.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Configure a default model in either the Admin or User settings (Let's call it Model A).
  2. Start a chat and manually switch the model to a different one (Let's call it Model B).
  3. While inside the active chat using Model B, click the "New Chat" button.
  4. Notice that the new chat is now set to Model B (inherited from the previous chat).
  5. Click "New Chat" a second time.
  6. Notice that it now correctly selects the configured default model (Model A).

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Originally created by @hxs-sma on GitHub (Mar 23, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/22957 ### 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 0.8.10 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System Amazon Linux 2023 ### Browser (if applicable) Microsoft Edge Version 146.0.3856.62 (Official build) (64-bit) ### 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 When clicking "New Chat", the system should always immediately select the configured default model (Admin/User preference), regardless of which model is currently being used in the active chat view. ### Actual Behavior Currently, Open WebUI allows configuring default models for new chats at both the Admin and User levels. However, there is a bug regarding how the model is selected when creating a new chat while currently viewing an active chat that uses a non-default model. Instead of prioritizing the configured default model, the first click on "New Chat" inherits the model of the currently active chat. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Configure a default model in either the Admin or User settings (Let's call it Model A). 2. Start a chat and manually switch the model to a different one (Let's call it Model B). 3. While inside the active chat using Model B, click the "New Chat" button. 4. Notice that the new chat is now set to Model B (inherited from the previous chat). 5. Click "New Chat" a second time. 6. Notice that it now correctly selects the configured default model (Model A). ### Logs & Screenshots - ### Additional Information _No response_
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-05-05 23:19:52 -05:00
GiteaMirror commented 2026-05-05 23:19:57 -05:00
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@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Mar 23, 2026):

I think this is intended but not sure

<!-- gh-comment-id:4110841899 --> @Classic298 commented on GitHub (Mar 23, 2026): I think this is intended but not sure
GiteaMirror commented 2026-05-05 23:19:58 -05:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Mar 24, 2026):

Intended.

<!-- gh-comment-id:4116808073 --> @tjbck commented on GitHub (Mar 24, 2026): Intended.
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