diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bridge-request-template.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bridge-request-template.md
index f4b1119f..344805ce 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bridge-request-template.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bridge-request-template.md
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 ---
 name: Bridge request template
 about: Use this template for requesting a new bridge
+title: Bridge request for ...
+labels: Bridge-Request
+assignees: ''
 
 ---