diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index d8edc9df..8432e091 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 ---
 name: Bug report
 about: Report a problem you are experiencing
-
+title: 'Please replace with a clear and descriptive title'
+labels: 'type: bug'
 ---
 
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 201d109f..c04deb45 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 ---
 name: Feature request
 about: Suggest an idea for this project
-
+title: 'Please replace with a clear and descriptive title'
+labels: 'type: feature'
 ---
 
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