diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 788e7a2e..b8bfb7a9 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -16,6 +16,6 @@
 - [ ] My code adheres to the project's coding and style guidelines.
 - [ ] I have conducted a self-review of my code.
 - [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in complex areas.
-- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation.
+- [ ] I have verified whether these changes require an update to existing documentation or if new documentation is needed, and created an issue in the [docs repo](http://github.com/meshtastic/meshtastic/issues) if applicable.
 - [ ] I have tested the change to ensure that it works as intended.