diff --git a/.gitlab/issue_templates/Bug.md b/.gitlab/issue_templates/Bug.md
index 79218afcc3..c10b77631c 100644
--- a/.gitlab/issue_templates/Bug.md
+++ b/.gitlab/issue_templates/Bug.md
@@ -2,34 +2,27 @@
 
 (Summarize the bug encountered concisely)
 
+## Sample capture file
+
+(For non-trivial issues a capture file is essential to reproduce and fix the bug.
+Screenshots are not enough)
+
+(You can attach a capture file using the paper clip button in the editor menu bar.
+Ensure your capture file does not contain private or sensitive information that cannot
+be shared publicly)
 
 ## Steps to reproduce
 
 (How one can reproduce the issue - this is very important)
 
-
 ## What is the current bug behavior?
 
-(What actually happens)
-
+(What actually happens. Include detailed information like logs and screenshots if possible)
 
 ## What is the expected correct behavior?
 
 (What you should see instead)
 
-
-## Sample capture file
-
-(If possible attach a sample capture file, not screenshot of dissection, showing this issue.
- You can do so by using the paper clip button in the editor menu bar.)
-
-
-## Relevant logs and/or screenshots
-```
-(Paste any relevant logs here)
-```
-(Paste any relevant screenshots here)
-
 ## Build information
 ```
 (In Wireshark, select Help->About Wireshark from the main menu and use the button "Copy To Clipboard".
diff --git a/.gitlab/issue_templates/FeatureRequest.md b/.gitlab/issue_templates/FeatureRequest.md
index 09472ac038..bb0b13d05a 100644
--- a/.gitlab/issue_templates/FeatureRequest.md
+++ b/.gitlab/issue_templates/FeatureRequest.md
@@ -2,16 +2,19 @@
 
 (Description including problem, use cases, benefits, and/or goals)
 
+## Sample capture file
+
+(For non-trivial enhancements attaching a sample capture that can be used
+to test the new feature (before and after) is extremely useful and will greatly
+increase the chances that the enhancement will be implemented in the future)
+
+(You can attach a capture file using the paper clip button in the editor menu bar.
+Ensure your capture file does not contain private or sensitive information that cannot
+be shared publicly)
 
 ## Links / references / protocol specifications
 
-(URLs to publically accessible websites, or other references)
-
-
-## Sample capture
-
-(For dissector enhancements please attach a sample capture)
-
+(URLs to publicly accessible websites, or other references)
 
 ~enhancement
 /label ~enhancement