diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/indexer-request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/indexer-request.yml
index d56cb47ff..6255c0514 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/indexer-request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/indexer-request.yml
@@ -2,6 +2,13 @@ name: Indexer request
 description: Suggest a new indexer for this project
 title: "[req]: "
 body:
+- type: checkboxes
+  attributes:
+    label: Have you read our Contributing Guidelines?
+    description: Please read our <a href="https://github.com/Jackett/Jackett/wiki/How-to-request-a-new-tracker</a> before submitting your issue to ensure a prompt response to your bug.
+    options:
+      - label: I have read the Contributing Guidelines
+        required: true
 - type: checkboxes
   attributes:
     label: Is there already a request for your tracker?