diff --git a/gns3server/schemas/controller/links.py b/gns3server/schemas/controller/links.py
index 211d60f23..6865e2462 100644
--- a/gns3server/schemas/controller/links.py
+++ b/gns3server/schemas/controller/links.py
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ class LinkBase(BaseModel):
     suspend: Optional[bool] = None
     link_style: Optional[LinkStyle] = None
     filters: Optional[dict] = None
-    show_filters_icon: Optional[bool] = None
+    show_filters_icon: Optional[bool] = Field(default=True, description="Show filters icon in Web UI")
 
 
 class LinkCreate(LinkBase):