diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
index cf59ae2a..1e164573 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
@@ -10,7 +10,15 @@ Please also check if an issue already exists on this problem.
 Please provide a description covering the following points, if applicable:
 
 * A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
-* Steps to reproduce the behaviour
+* Steps to reproduce the behaviour.
 * A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
 * If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
 * If the error dialog popped up, copy/paste the content here.
+
+Please also *always* include the following information:
+
+* The operating system you are using, and if Linux, also the distro.
+* The version of novelWriter you are using.
+* How and from where you installed novelWriter.
+
+Issues without this required information will be closed.