diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ assignees: ''
 
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+Before creating a ticket, please consider if this should fit the discussion forum better:
+https://github.com/processone/ejabberd/discussions
+
 ## Environment
 
 - ejabberd version: 18.09