diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 6c7ebc01fe..53e372886b 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -34,3 +34,9 @@ Cluster Configuration:
 
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+**Backporting**
+<!--
+Does this PR need to be backported to older releases?  If so, please check this box to ensure no necessary backports are missed."
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+- [ ] Needs backporting to older releases
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index e79e957fe8..a9afd11b21 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -20,3 +20,9 @@ assignees: ''
 
 **Additional context**
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+**Backporting**
+<!--
+Does this PR need to be backported to older releases?  If so, please check this box to ensure no necessary backports are missed."
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+- [ ] Needs backporting to older releases