diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Unity Robotics Forum
+    url: https://forum.unity.com/forums/robotics.623/
+    about: Discussions and questions about Unity Robotics tools, demos, or integrations.
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@@ -32,11 +32,12 @@ If you wish to contribute, be sure to review our [contribution guidelines](CONTR
 and [code of conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
 
 ## Support
-For general questions, feedback, or feature requests, connect directly with the 
-Robotics team at [unity-robotics@unity3d.com](mailto:unity-robotics@unity3d.com).
+For questions or discussions about Unity Robotics package installations or how to best set up and integrate your robotics projects, please create a new thread on the [Unity Robotics forum](https://forum.unity.com/forums/robotics.623/) and make sure to include as much detail as possible.
+
+For feature requests, bugs, or other issues, please file a [GitHub issue](https://github.com/Unity-Technologies/ROS-TCP-Connector/issues) using the provided templates and the Robotics team will investigate as soon as possible.
 
-For bugs or other issues, please file a GitHub issue and the Robotics team will 
-investigate the issue as soon as possible.
+For any other questions or feedback, connect directly with the 
+Robotics team at [unity-robotics@unity3d.com](mailto:unity-robotics@unity3d.com).
 
 ## License
 [Apache License 2.0](LICENSE)
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