diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index c7a7bb2e5..29eddb95e 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,35 +1,31 @@
 ---
-name: Bug report
+name: 🐛 Bug report
 about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: "[BUG]"
+title: '[BUG]'
 labels: 'bug, untriaged'
-assignees:
-
+assignees: ''
 ---
 
-**Describe the bug**
-A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
-
-**Other plugins installed**
-Please mention if you are using this plugin along side any other plugin. Security for example.
+**What is the bug?**
+A clear and concise description of the bug.
 
-**To Reproduce**
+**How can one reproduce the bug?**
 Steps to reproduce the behavior:
 1. Go to '...'
 2. Click on '....'
 3. Scroll down to '....'
 4. See error
 
-**Expected behavior**
+**What is the expected behavior?**
 A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
 
-**Screenshots**
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
-
-**Desktop (please complete the following information):**
+**What is your host/environment?**
  - OS: [e.g. iOS]
- - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
  - Version [e.g. 22]
+ - Plugins
+
+**Do you have any screenshots?**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
 
-**Additional context**
-Add any other context about the problem here.
+**Do you have any additional context?**
+Add any other context about the problem.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..a8199a104
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+contact_links:
+  - name: OpenSearch Community Support
+    url: https://discuss.opendistrocommunity.dev/
+    about: Please ask and answer questions here.
+  - name: AWS/Amazon Security
+    url: https://aws.amazon.com/security/vulnerability-reporting/
+    about: Please report security vulnerabilities here.
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index f89a20b43..6198f3383 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -1,20 +1,18 @@
 ---
-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ''
-labels: enhancement
-assignees:
-
+name: 🎆 Feature request
+about: Request a feature in this project
+title: '[FEATURE]'
+labels: 'enhancement, untriaged'
+assignees: ''
 ---
+**Is your feature request related to a problem?**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is, e.g. _I'm always frustrated when [...]_
 
-**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
-
-**Describe the solution you'd like**
+**What solution would you like?**
 A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
 
-**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+**What alternatives have you considered?**
 A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
 
-**Additional context**
-Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+**Do you have any additional context?**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
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