diff --git a/.github/issue_template.md b/.github/issue_template.md
index 374a7836a1..f439f6e38d 100644
--- a/.github/issue_template.md
+++ b/.github/issue_template.md
@@ -30,6 +30,17 @@
 
 
 #### What version of Mbed-os are you using (tag or sha) ?
+<!--
+    FOR A RELEASED VERSION PLEASE PROVIDE THE RELEASE TAG (THIS CAN BE FOUND AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW)
+
+    mbed-os version can be found in /platform/mbed_version.h. The tag can be reconstructed as follows:
+    mbed-os-MBED_MAJOR_VERSION.MBED_MINOR_VERSION.MBED_PATCH_VERSION
+ 
+    Master branch is indicated by 'mbed-os-99.99.99
+    
+    For an issue found on Master please provide the sha being used.
+-->
+
 
 #### What version(s) of tools are you using. List all that apply (E.g. mbed-cli)