diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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----
-name: Bug report
-about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: '[Bug]'
-labels: bug
-assignees: ngundotra
----
-
-**Describe the bug**
-A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
-
-**To Reproduce**
-Steps to reproduce the behavior:
-
-1. Go to '...'
-2. Click on '....'
-3. Scroll down to '....'
-4. See error
-
-**Example Links**
-
--   [Please provide at least 1 link here](https://explorer.solana.com)
-
-**Expected behavior**
-A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
-
-**Screenshots**
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
-
-**Additional context**
-Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
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+name: Bug report
+description: Create a report to help us improve
+title: "[Bug] "
+labels: ["bug"]
+assignees:
+  - ngundotra
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the bug
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+      placeholder: Tell us what went wrong
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reproduce
+    attributes:
+      label: To Reproduce
+      description: Steps to reproduce the behavior.
+      placeholder: |
+        1. Go to '...'
+        2. Click on '...'
+        3. Scroll down to '...'
+        4. See error
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: example-links
+    attributes:
+      label: Example Links
+      description: Please provide at least 1 link to the affected page on [Solana Explorer](https://explorer.solana.com).
+      placeholder: https://explorer.solana.com/...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expected
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected behavior
+      description: A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+      placeholder: Tell us what you expected to see
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: screenshots
+    attributes:
+      label: Screenshots
+      description: If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+      placeholder: Drag and drop images here
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: Add any other context about the problem here.
+      placeholder: Any other details that might help us investigate
+    validations:
+      required: false