diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml
index 346c6e60f2..86bef294fb 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml
@@ -1,6 +1,13 @@
 name: Report an issue with Immich
 description: Report an issue with Immich
 body:
+  - type: checkboxes
+    attributes:
+      label: I have searched the existing issues to make sure this is not a duplicate report.
+      options:
+        - label: "Yes"
+          required: true
+
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: |