diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index 49d08340b..a3647f601 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 <!-- Please search to see if an issue has already been created for your report. -->
 <!-- Replace the empty checkbox [ ] below with a checked one [x] if you already searched for duplicate bugs. -->
 - [ ] I have searched open and closed issues for duplicates.
+- [ ] I have searched the [forum](https://forum.duplicati.com) for related topics.
 
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