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+## UI Configuration
+
+### Auto-Open Terminal Sidebar
+By default, Open WebUI automatically opens the right sidebar (containing the File Browser and Controls) when a new chat is started with an active terminal.
+
+To change this behavior, go to **Settings > Interface** and toggle off **Auto-Open Terminal Sidebar**. When disabled, the sidebar will remain hidden until you manually open it.
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 ## Enterprise Multi-User
 
 Need isolated, per-user terminal containers for your team? **[Terminals](./terminals/)** provisions a dedicated Open Terminal instance for every user with automatic lifecycle management, resource controls, and policy-based environments.