diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b54aa001
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+name: 🐞 Bug
+description: >
+  A bug is an issue that differs from documentation or has unexpected behavior.
+title: "[BUG] {{ title }}"
+labels:
+  - Bug
+  - Needs Triage
+body:
+  - type: checkboxes
+    attributes:
+      label: Is this issue already tracked somewhere, or is this a new report?
+      description: Check if a similar issue has already been reported before submitting a new one.
+      options:
+        - label: I've reviewed existing issues and couldn't find a duplicate for this problem.
+          required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Current Behavior
+      description: A concise description of what you're experiencing.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected Behavior
+      description: A concise description of what you expected to happen.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps To Reproduce
+      description: |
+        Steps to Reproduce
+        1. In this environment...
+        2. With this config...
+        3. Run '...'
+        4. See error...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Environment
+      description: |
+        Examples:
+        - **OS**: Ubuntu 20.04
+        - **Python**: 3.11.2
+      value: |
+        - OS:
+        - Python:
+      render: markdown
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional Context
+      description: |
+        Any additional information that might be helpful in resolving this issue, such as:
+        - Error messages or stack traces
+        - Relevant configuration files or code snippets
+
+        Tip: You can attach files or images by clicking this area to highlight it and then dragging files in.
+    validations:
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..58340781
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: true
+contact_links:
+  - name: 🌟 Community support
+    url: https://github.com/nsidc/earthaccess/discussions/categories/q-a
+    about: Explore this section to ask questions, share insights, and connect with others about Earthdata access and usage.
+  - name: 💡 Suggest a new feature
+    url: https://github.com/nsidc/earthaccess/discussions/new?category=ideas
+    about: Got a brilliant idea? Share your innovative suggestions to help us make amazing improvements!
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 034b1d61..369af789 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@
 - Deprecate `earthaccess.get_s3fs_session` and `Store.get_s3fs_session`. Use
   `earthaccess.get_s3_filesystem` and `Store.get_s3_filesystem`, respectively,
   instead ([#766](https://github.com/nsidc/earthaccess/issues/766))([**@Sherwin-14**](https://github.com/Sherwin-14))
+- Added Issue Templates([#281](https://github.com/nsidc/earthaccess/issues/281))([**@Sherwin-14**](https://github.com/Sherwin-14))
+
+
 
 ## [v0.10.0] 2024-07-19