diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index 02b98fead..48221d27a 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -19,4 +19,6 @@
   * if you built it yourself add some notes which branch you have used, also your cmake parameters can help
   * extra information helping us to find the bug
 
+## Please remove this text before submitting your issue!
+
 _Thank you for reporting a bug!_
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index de3ea771c..db0115e85 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -20,3 +20,4 @@
 * fix issues found during the review phase
 * Joining IRC _#freerdp_ to talk to other developers or help them test your pull might accelerate acceptance
 
+## Please remove this text before submitting your pull!