# Node config parameter not following default value

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-config-parameter-not-following-default-value/83393>\
**Category:** Developing Nodes\
**Created:** [2 December 2023 21:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-config-parameter-not-following-default-value/83393 "2023-12-02T21:03:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![marcus-j-davies](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/marcus-j-davies/32/103435_2.png) [@marcus-j-davies](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marcus-j-davies)\
**Post date:** [4 December 2023 09:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-config-parameter-not-following-default-value/83393/16 "2023-12-04T09:13:43Z")

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This has transitioned to a Feature Request for further discussion.

[FR: Populate default value to new node property even if the node already exists - Core Development / Feature Requests - Node-RED Forum (nodered.org)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fr-populate-default-value-to-new-node-property-even-if-the-node-already-exists/83414)

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