[GH-ISSUE #24378] issue: shared chat always jumps to private. public share impossible #58952

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opened 2026-05-06 00:36:22 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 1 comment
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Originally created by @moritzderallerechte on GitHub (May 5, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24378

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  • I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Git Clone

Open WebUI Version

v0.9.2

Ollama Version (if applicable)

No response

Operating System

ubuntu

Browser (if applicable)

No response

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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).
  • 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 sharing a chat with a normal user account, it should be possible to set the link to public.

Actual Behavior

When trying to make the share link public it automatically jumps back to private after clicking 'copy link' or when reopening the dialogue.

Steps to Reproduce

click on share chat with a normal user account
set link to public
click on save/copy
watch it jump back to private

Logs & Screenshots

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Additional Information

I do not know if this is a feature, since this does not happen for admin accounts.
I also found this issue but I am not certain that the same problem is described/fixed here, so excuse me if this is a duplicate issue.

Originally created by @moritzderallerechte on GitHub (May 5, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24378 ### 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 Git Clone ### Open WebUI Version v0.9.2 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System ubuntu ### 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 When sharing a chat with a normal user account, it should be possible to set the link to public. ### Actual Behavior When trying to make the share link public it automatically jumps back to private after clicking 'copy link' or when reopening the dialogue. ### Steps to Reproduce click on share chat with a normal user account set link to public click on save/copy watch it jump back to private ### Logs & Screenshots . ### Additional Information I do not know if this is a feature, since this does not happen for admin accounts. I also found [this issue](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24096) but I am not certain that the same problem is described/fixed here, so excuse me if this is a duplicate issue.
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-05-06 00:36:22 -05:00
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@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (May 5, 2026):

🔍 Similar Issues Found

I found some existing issues that might be related. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:

  1. #24142 issue: Knowledge collection (selected via #) disappears after page reload / chat switch
    by taka817123 · bug

  2. #2904 feat: authentication control for shared chats
    by Syakyr

  3. #24311 issue: Bug get_shared_chat_by_id uses get_chat_by_id(share_id) for admin, causing 401 Unauthorized
    by Kyncc · bug

  4. #19225 issue: Chat history cannot be displayed and remains loading indefinitely
    by ShirasawaSama · bug, help wanted

  5. #24310 issue: Chat-specific model/system prompt/settings are not persisted after switching chats in v0.9.2
    by Bennowan · bug


💡 If this is a duplicate, consider closing it and adding details to the existing issue.

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<!-- gh-comment-id:4379761071 --> @owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (May 5, 2026): 🔍 **Similar Issues Found** I found some existing issues that might be related. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions: 1. [#24142](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24142) **issue: Knowledge collection (selected via #) disappears after page reload / chat switch** *by taka817123 · `bug`* 2. [#2904](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/2904) **feat: authentication control for shared chats** *by Syakyr* 3. [#24311](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24311) **issue: Bug get_shared_chat_by_id uses get_chat_by_id(share_id) for admin, causing 401 Unauthorized** *by Kyncc · `bug`* 4. [#19225](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19225) **issue: Chat history cannot be displayed and remains loading indefinitely** *by ShirasawaSama · `bug`, `help wanted`* 5. [#24310](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24310) **issue: Chat-specific model/system prompt/settings are not persisted after switching chats in v0.9.2** *by Bennowan · `bug`* --- 💡 If this is a duplicate, consider closing it and adding details to the existing issue. *This comment was generated automatically.* React with 👍 if helpful, 👎 if not.
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#58952