diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request.md
index 04796a95..7c0c6fb9 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ assignees: ''
 
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-<!--- Hello! Thank you for contributing to SecLists. It is recommended to open an issue to get feedback and track the issue. -->
+<!--- Please make sure you've checked the CONTRIBUTING.md before creating a pull-request: https://github.com/danielmiessler/SecLists/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md -->
 
 **Describe the added commits**
 <!--- A clear and concise description of what is being added to the repository. -->