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 ## Issue Checklist
 
 Before creating a new issue make sure that you
-- [ ] searched [existing (and closed) issues](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator-android/issues).
-- [ ] searched the [knowledge base](https://cryptomator.freshdesk.com/support/solutions).
-- [ ] have read the [contribution guide](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator-android/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).
-- [ ] have read the [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator-android/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
+- searched existing (and closed) issues: https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator-android/issues
+- searched the FAQ: https://community.cryptomator.org/c/faq
+- have read the contribution guide: https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator-android/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
+- have read the Code of Conduct: https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator-android/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
 
 ## Basic Info
 
-This is a
-- [ ] bug report.
-- [ ] feature request.
-- [ ] question or something else.
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 I'm using Android in version: …
 
 I'm running Cryptomator in version: …