diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index f49964bd9f..8ae4bb8825 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 name: Bug Report
 about: If something isn't working as expected
-
+labels: bug
 ---
 
 <!-- Make sure that you are submitting a new bug that was not previously reported or already fixed -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 3890729e22..ff92c0316e 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: Feature Request
 about: I have a suggestion
-
 ---
 
 <!-- Please use a concise and distinct title for the issue -->