diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 61f9023b..f75fffac 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ This project follows [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org) guidelines.
 * It is now possible to modify a server's disk limits after the server is created.
 * `[beta.2.1]` — Fixes a bug causing login issues and password reset failures when reCAPTCHA is enabled.
 * Fixes remote timing attack vulnerability due to hmac comparsion in API middleware.
+* `[beta.2.1]` — Fixes bug requiring docker image field to be filled out when adding a service option.
 
 ### Added
 * Added new scripts for service options that allows installation of software in a privileged Docker container on the node prior to marking a server as installed.
diff --git a/app/Repositories/OptionRepository.php b/app/Repositories/OptionRepository.php
index 346a452c..fc887dd5 100644
--- a/app/Repositories/OptionRepository.php
+++ b/app/Repositories/OptionRepository.php
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ class OptionRepository
             'name' => 'required|string|max:255',
             'description' => 'required|string',
             'tag' => 'required|string|max:255|unique:service_options,tag',
-            'docker_image' => 'required|string|max:255',
+            'docker_image' => 'sometimes|string|max:255',
             'startup' => 'sometimes|nullable|string',
             'config_from' => 'sometimes|required|numeric|exists:service_options,id',
             'config_startup' => 'required_without:config_from|json',