diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 0d6d219dc4..80d60c5333 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: Bug report
+labels: bug
 about: Report a defect in the software
 
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 9e5565eea3..27d66e6397 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: Feature request
+labels: feature
 about: Propose a feature you would like to see added in the software
 
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