[GH-ISSUE #1830] DISABLE_SIGNUPS env flag not working #1142

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opened 2026-03-02 11:55:18 +03:00 by kerem · 4 comments
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Originally created by @Sell24 on GitHub (Aug 10, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/karakeep-app/karakeep/issues/1830

Describe the Bug

Adding the DISABLE_SIGNUPS variable to the .env does not hide the sign up option on the sign in page.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Add the DISABLE_SIGNUPS variable to the .env file
  2. Restart the docker container
  3. The signup option still appears on the sign page.

Expected Behaviour

"Don't have an account? Sign up" would be hidden

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Device Details

Chrome on Windows 11

Exact Karakeep Version

0.26.0

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Originally created by @Sell24 on GitHub (Aug 10, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/karakeep-app/karakeep/issues/1830 ### Describe the Bug Adding the DISABLE_SIGNUPS variable to the .env does not hide the sign up option on the sign in page. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Add the DISABLE_SIGNUPS variable to the .env file 2. Restart the docker container 3. The signup option still appears on the sign page. ### Expected Behaviour "Don't have an account? Sign up" would be hidden ### Screenshots or Additional Context _No response_ ### Device Details Chrome on Windows 11 ### Exact Karakeep Version 0.26.0 ### Have you checked the troubleshooting guide? - [x] I have checked the troubleshooting guide and I haven't found a solution to my problem
kerem 2026-03-02 11:55:18 +03:00
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@MohamedBassem commented on GitHub (Aug 10, 2025):

the variable name is 'DISABLE_SIGNUPS' (notice the S at the end).

<!-- gh-comment-id:3172714743 --> @MohamedBassem commented on GitHub (Aug 10, 2025): the variable name is 'DISABLE_SIGNUPS' (notice the S at the end).
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@Sell24 commented on GitHub (Aug 10, 2025):

Sorry that was my mistake in writing this issue. I am actually using "DISABLE_SIGNUPS". I have corrected details of the issue. This bug has been mentioned by others in issue #556 at the bottom but no one actually wrote it up as a separate issue.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3172732162 --> @Sell24 commented on GitHub (Aug 10, 2025): Sorry that was my mistake in writing this issue. I am actually using "DISABLE_SIGNUPS". I have corrected details of the issue. This bug has been mentioned by others in issue #556 at the bottom but no one actually wrote it up as a separate issue.
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@Sell24 commented on GitHub (Aug 12, 2025):

Just an added note to this. The flag actually does disable the signup if you click on the signup link. I guess I was expecting it to remove that link altogether.

So I will leave it to you as to whether you wish to change it or mark this as not a bug.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3180618308 --> @Sell24 commented on GitHub (Aug 12, 2025): Just an added note to this. The flag actually does disable the signup if you click on the signup link. I guess I was expecting it to remove that link altogether. So I will leave it to you as to whether you wish to change it or mark this as not a bug.
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@MohamedBassem commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2025):

@Sell24 that's currently the intended behavior.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3263695445 --> @MohamedBassem commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2025): @Sell24 that's currently the intended behavior.
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