diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
index 17394d42..dfa95eff 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ body:
 
         Please include screenshots (you can drag any image here) where applicable. Redact any sensitive information.
     validations:
-      required: true
+      required: false
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
       label: "System information and logs"