diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index f66e579..c1501b3 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ Please answer the following questions before submitting an issue.
 
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+- [ ] I read the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/specklesystems/speckle-server/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
 - [ ] I checked the [documentation](https://speckle.guide/) and found no answer.
 - [ ] I checked to make sure that this issue has not [already been filed](../../issues)
 - [ ] I checked the [community forum](https://speckle.community/) for related discussions.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 82f5a16..654ee4f 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ Please answer the following questions before submitting an issue.
 
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+- [ ] I read the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/specklesystems/speckle-server/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
 - [ ] I checked the [documentation](https://speckle.guide/) and found no answer.
 - [ ] I checked to make sure that this issue has not [already been filed](../../issues). Please show your support for existing issues by liking it :+1:.
 - [ ] I checked the [community forum](https://speckle.community/) for related discussions.