diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..748871ecf
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+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report something that isn't working in Lotus Chat
+title: ''
+labels: bug
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what went wrong.
+
+**Steps to reproduce**
+
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '...'
+3. See error
+
+**Expected behavior**
+What you expected to happen instead.
+
+**Client info**
+
+- Lotus Chat version (Settings → Help & About):
+- Platform: Web / Desktop (Windows / macOS / Linux)
+- Browser + version (if web):
+
+**Screenshots / logs**
+If applicable, add screenshots or the browser devtools console output.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index a5eea79c2..0086358db 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -1,5 +1 @@
-blank_issues_enabled: false
-contact_links:
-  - name: Features, Bug Reports, Questions
-    url: https://github.com/cinnyapp/cinny/discussions/new/choose
-    about: Our preferred starting point if you have any questions or suggestions about features or behavior.
+blank_issues_enabled: true
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest an idea or improvement for Lotus Chat
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement
+---
+
+**What would you like?**
+A clear and concise description of the feature or change.
+
+**Why / use case**
+What problem does it solve, or what does it make better?
+
+**Alternatives considered**
+Any workarounds or other approaches you've thought about.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/preapproved.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/preapproved.md
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index 485e727e6..000000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/preapproved.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
----
-name: Pre-Discussed and Approved Topics
-about: |-
-  Only for topics already discussed and approved in the GitHub Discussions section.
----
-
-**DO NOT OPEN A NEW ISSUE. PLEASE USE THE DISCUSSIONS SECTION.**
-
-**I DIDN'T READ THE ABOVE LINE. PLEASE CLOSE THIS ISSUE.**