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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Report a bug
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+### Describe the bug
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+### Details of your setup
+
+**VpnCloud version:**
+
+**Description of your VPN setup**
+- How many nodes?
+- Any NAT involved?
+- Any custom routing?
+
+**Config file contents**
+normally in `/etc/vpncloud/MYNET.net`
+:bangbang: make sure to mask (`***`) passwords and public IPs/hostnames :bangbang:
+
+**Log entries**
+normally in `/var/log/vpncloud.MYNET.log`
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+** Describe the high-level goal you want to achieve **
+
+I would like to...
+
+** Describe the proposed solution **
+
+I propose to...