[GH-ISSUE #131] Feature Request: Option to Disable Authentication for Public Access in Docker Version #49

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2026-02-23T17:18:50-05:00

yindo commented

2026-02-23 17:18:50 -05:00

Originally created by @lussifa on GitHub (Feb 9, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anythingllm-docs/issues/131

Feature Request: Option to Disable Authentication for Public Access in Docker Version

Description

Currently, the Docker version of AnythingLLM requires user authentication. I would like to request an option to disable authentication, allowing users to directly access the interface once they have the URL.

Use Case

For many internal use cases (e.g., within a local network, self-hosted applications, or intranet environments), requiring authentication adds unnecessary complexity. An "open access mode" would enable:

Faster setup for self-hosted, private environments.
Public usage within a trusted LAN without requiring account creation.
Easier integration with third-party tools where login is not needed.

Proposed Solution

Add an environment variable or configuration setting to disable authentication:

Example: AUTH_MODE=disabled
If enabled, users would not need to register or log in.
The system would grant immediate access to the UI for all visitors.

This feature is particularly useful for LAN-hosted applications where access control is handled at the network level.
It would improve usability for self-hosted users who don’t need authentication.
Security considerations: This feature should be optional and clearly documented.

Thank you for considering this request! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

Originally created by @lussifa on GitHub (Feb 9, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anythingllm-docs/issues/131 ## **Feature Request: Option to Disable Authentication for Public Access in Docker Version** ### **Description** Currently, the Docker version of AnythingLLM requires user authentication. I would like to request an option to **disable authentication**, allowing users to directly access the interface once they have the URL. ### **Use Case** For many internal use cases (e.g., within a local network, self-hosted applications, or intranet environments), requiring authentication adds unnecessary complexity. An "open access mode" would enable: - **Faster setup** for self-hosted, private environments. - **Public usage within a trusted LAN** without requiring account creation. - **Easier integration** with third-party tools where login is not needed. ### **Proposed Solution** Add an **environment variable** or configuration setting to disable authentication: - Example: `AUTH_MODE=disabled` - If enabled, users would **not** need to register or log in. - The system would grant immediate access to the UI for all visitors. This feature is particularly useful for LAN-hosted applications where access control is handled at the network level. It would improve usability for self-hosted users who don’t need authentication. Security considerations: This feature should be optional and clearly documented. Thank you for considering this request! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

yindo closed this issue

2026-02-23 17:18:52 -05:00

yindo commented

2026-02-23 17:18:52 -05:00

@timothycarambat commented on GitHub (Feb 10, 2025):

The default start of AnythingLLM in docker is 100% unauthenticated. You need to go to Security> Enable Multi user or Enabled Password in order to put AnythingLLM behind any type of auth.

If you start a fresh install of AnythingLLM and dont opt to set a password or use multi-user this will grant anyone access to the UI.

@timothycarambat commented on GitHub (Feb 10, 2025): The default start of AnythingLLM in docker is 100% unauthenticated. You need to go to Security> Enable Multi user or Enabled Password in order to put AnythingLLM behind any type of auth. If you start a fresh install of AnythingLLM and dont opt to set a password or use multi-user this will grant anyone access to the UI.

yindo referenced this issue

2026-02-23 17:19:39 -05:00

[PR #49] [MERGED] Document sync preview pages #90

yindo changed title from ~~Feature Request: Option to Disable Authentication for Public Access in Docker Version~~ to [GH-ISSUE #131] Feature Request: Option to Disable Authentication for Public Access in Docker Version

2026-06-05 15:22:03 -04:00

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Reference: Mintplex-Labs/anythingllm-docs#49