diff --git a/.github/issue_template.md b/.github/issue_template.md
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--- a/.github/issue_template.md
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@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 <!--
 Please file all questions and support requests at https://www.reddit.com/r/codeserver/
 The issue tracker is only for bugs.
+
+Please search for existing issues before filing.
 -->