diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..a02762671
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+<!-- 
+When reporting bugs and requesting assistance, please include:
+* the version of CoreDNS you are using
+* your Corefile
+* logs, if applicable
+
+Thanks for using CoreDNS!
+-->