diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index e878ef140..625aba9fd 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ assignees: ''
 
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+**YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS ISSUE TEMPLATE. IT IS NOT OPTIONAL.** Issues which are not created with the template **will be ignored and closed**.
+
 Please read before creating a new issue:
 
 1. Make sure there is not already an open issue for this bug.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index bbcbbe7d6..90f73d59a 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ assignees: ''
 
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+**YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS ISSUE TEMPLATE. IT IS NOT OPTIONAL.** Issues which are not created with the template **will be ignored and closed**.
+
 **Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
 A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]