diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/epic--large-feature-request-.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/epic--large-feature-request-.md
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+---
+name: Epic (large feature request)
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: 'epic: [DESCRIPTION]'
+labels: 'type: epic'
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Problem**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+
+**Success Criteria**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the epic request here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 name: Feature request
 about: Suggest an idea for this project
 title: 'feat: [DESCRIPTION]'
-labels: 'type: bug'
+labels: 'type: feature request'
 assignees: ''
 
 ---