diff --git a/modules/shared.py b/modules/shared.py
index 51fdf36c..6f3396a7 100644
--- a/modules/shared.py
+++ b/modules/shared.py
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ settings = {
     'max_new_tokens': 200,
     'max_new_tokens_min': 1,
     'max_new_tokens_max': 2000,
+    'seed': -1,
     'name1': 'You',
     'name2': 'Assistant',
     'context': 'This is a conversation with your Assistant. The Assistant is very helpful and is eager to chat with you and answer your questions.',
diff --git a/server.py b/server.py
index 8cbe1f7c..225a1f4c 100644
--- a/server.py
+++ b/server.py
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ def create_settings_menus(default_preset):
         with gr.Column():
             create_model_and_preset_menus()
         with gr.Column():
-            shared.gradio['seed'] = gr.Number(value=-1, label='Seed (-1 for random)')
+            shared.gradio['seed'] = gr.Number(value=shared.settings['seed'], label='Seed (-1 for random)')
 
     with gr.Row():
         with gr.Column():
diff --git a/settings-template.json b/settings-template.json
index 047373f2..4ce0ca7a 100644
--- a/settings-template.json
+++ b/settings-template.json
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
     "max_new_tokens": 200,
     "max_new_tokens_min": 1,
     "max_new_tokens_max": 2000,
+    "seed": -1,
     "name1": "You",
     "name2": "Assistant",
     "context": "This is a conversation with your Assistant. The Assistant is very helpful and is eager to chat with you and answer your questions.",