diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG.md
index 99ba4b8..0bbe234 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG.md
@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ name: Bug report
 about: Report a problem with rest-server to help us resolve it and improve
 ---
 
-
 <!--
+
 Welcome! - We kindly ask that you:
 
   1. Fill out the issue template below - not doing so needs a good reason.
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ for tracking bugs and feature requests directly relating to the development of
 the software itself, rather than the project.
 
 Thanks for understanding, and for contributing to the project!
+
 -->
 
 
@@ -31,24 +32,26 @@ Output of `rest-server --version` <!-- If using docker, output of `docker images
 ---------------------------------
 
 
-How did you run rest-server exactly?
-------------------------------------
+
+Problem description / Steps to reproduce
+----------------------------------------
 
 <!--
 This section should include at least:
 
+ * A description of the problem you are having with rest-server.
+
  * The complete command line and any environment variables you used to
-   configure rest-server's backend access. Make sure to replace sensitive values!
+   configure rest-server. Make sure to replace sensitive values!
 
  * The output of the commands, what rest-server prints gives may give us much
    information to diagnose the problem!
+
+ * The more time you spend describing an easy way to reproduce the behavior (if
+   this is possible), the easier it is for the project developers to fix it!
 -->
 
 
-What backend/server/service did you use to store the repository?
-----------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
 Expected behavior
 -----------------
 
@@ -56,30 +59,20 @@ Expected behavior
 Describe what you'd like rest-server to do differently.
 -->
 
-
 Actual behavior
 ---------------
 
 <!--
-Please try to concentrate on observations, so only describe what you observed directly.
+In this section, please try to concentrate on observations, so only describe
+what you observed directly.
 -->
 
-
-Steps to reproduce the behavior
--------------------------------
-
-<!--
-The more time you spend describing an easy way to reproduce the behavior (if
-this is possible), the easier it is for the project developers to fix it!
--->
-
-
 Do you have any idea what may have caused this?
 -----------------------------------------------
 
-
-Do you have an idea how to solve the issue?
--------------------------------------------
+<!--
+Did something noteworthy happen on your system, Internet connection, backend services, etc?
+-->
 
 
 Did rest-server help you today? Did it make you happy in any way?
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE.md
index a1be40f..a5fc46a 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-name: Feature request/enhancement
+name: Feature request
 about: Suggest a new feature or enhancement for rest-server
 ---
 
-
 <!--
+
 Welcome! - We kindly ask that you:
 
   1. Fill out the issue template below - not doing so needs a good reason.
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ for tracking bugs and feature requests directly relating to the development of
 the software itself, rather than the project.
 
 Thanks for understanding, and for contributing to the project!
+
 -->
 
 
@@ -30,24 +31,22 @@ later to see what has changed in rest-server when we revisit this issue after so
 time.
 -->
 
-
-What should rest-server do differently?
----------------------------------------
+What should rest-server do differently? Which functionality do you think we should add?
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 <!--
-Please describe the feature you'd like to see added or changed here.
+Please describe the feature you'd like us to add here.
 -->
 
 
-What are you trying to do? What is your use case?
--------------------------------------------------
+What are you trying to do? What problem would this solve?
+---------------------------------------------------------
 
 <!--
 This section should contain a brief description what you're trying to do, which
 would be possible after implementing the new feature.
 -->
 
-
 Did rest-server help you today? Did it make you happy in any way?
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
 
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 574054d..00d5da1 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,42 +1,41 @@
 <!--
-Thank you very much for contributing code or documentation to rest-server!
-
-Please note that each PR should be preceded by an issue where the suggested
-change can be discussed in general and without focus on specific code. That
-way, work done in the PR will better match what's been agreed in the issue.
-
-Please fill out the following questions to make it easier for us to review
-your changes. You don't have to check all the checkboxes at once, instead
-feel free to add more commits over time.
+Thank you very much for contributing code or documentation to rest-server! Please
+fill out the following questions to make it easier for us to review your
+changes.
 -->
 
-
-What is the purpose of this change? What does it change?
---------------------------------------------------------
+What does this PR change? What problem does it solve?
+-----------------------------------------------------
 
 <!--
-Describe the changes here, as detailed as needed.
+Describe the changes and their purpose here, as detailed as needed.
 -->
 
-
-Was the change discussed in an issue or in the forum before?
-------------------------------------------------------------
+Was the change previously discussed in an issue or on the forum?
+----------------------------------------------------------------
 
 <!--
 Link issues and relevant forum posts here.
 
-If this PR resolves an issue on GitHub, write "Closes #1234" such
-that the issue is closed automatically when this PR is merged.
+If this PR resolves an issue on GitHub, use "Closes #1234" so that the issue
+is closed automatically when this PR is merged.
 -->
 
-
 Checklist
 ---------
 
-- [ ] I have enabled [maintainer edits for this PR](https://help.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/allowing-changes-to-a-pull-request-branch-created-from-a-fork)
-- [ ] I have added tests for all changes in this PR
-- [ ] I have added documentation for the changes (in the manual)
-- [ ] There's a new file in `changelog/unreleased/` that describes the changes for our users (template [here](https://github.com/restic/rest-server/blob/master/changelog/TEMPLATE))
-- [ ] I have run `gofmt` on the code in all commits
-- [ ] All commit messages are formatted in the same style as [the other commits in the repo](https://github.com/restic/rest-server/commits/master)
-- [ ] I'm done, this Pull Request is ready for review
+<!--
+You do not need to check all the boxes below all at once. Feel free to take
+your time and add more commits. If you're done and ready for review, please
+check the last box. Enable a checkbox by replacing [ ] with [x].
+
+Please always follow these steps:
+- Enable [maintainer edits](https://help.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/allowing-changes-to-a-pull-request-branch-created-from-a-fork).
+- Run `gofmt` on the code in all commits.
+- Format all commit messages in the same style as [the other commits in the repository](https://github.com/restic/rest-server/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#git-commits).
+-->
+
+- [ ] I have added tests for all code changes.
+- [ ] I have added documentation for relevant changes (in the manual).
+- [ ] There's a new file in `changelog/unreleased/` that describes the changes for our users (see [template](https://github.com/restic/rest-server/blob/master/changelog/TEMPLATE)).
+- [ ] I'm done! This pull request is ready for review.