diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 747e8aa..18a5e49 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,44 +1,27 @@
 ---
 name: Bug report
-about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: ''
-labels: ''
-assignees: ''
+about: Create a report to help us improve SeqSender
+title: "[BUG]"
+labels: bug
+assignees: dthoward96
 
 ---
 
 **Describe the bug**
 A clear and concise description of what feature is not working.
 
-**Impact**
-Please describe the impact this bug is causing to your program or organization.
-
 **To Reproduce**
-Steps to reproduce the behavior:
-1. Go to '...'
-2. Click on '....'
-3. Scroll down to '....'
-4. See error
-
-**Expected behavior**
-A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
-
-**Screenshots**
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+ - Which databases are you attempting submission to?
+ - Is the error related to a specific database/metadata field? If so, which?
+ - Steps to reproduce the behavior:
 
 **Logs**
 If applicable, please attach logs to help describe your problem.
 
-**Desktop (please complete the following information):**
- - OS: [e.g. iOS]
- - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
- - Version [e.g. 22]
-
-**Smartphone (please complete the following information):**
- - Device: [e.g. iPhone6]
- - OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
- - Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari]
- - Version [e.g. 22]
+**Version**
+ - Version Number: [e.g. v1.2.0.]
+ - SeqSender Version: [e.g. Singularity, Docker, Script]
+ - OS [e.g. Linux, Mac]
 
 **Additional context**
 Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index bbcbbe7..ad050ec 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -1,20 +1,20 @@
 ---
 name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ''
-labels: ''
+about: Suggest a new feature for SeqSender
+title: "[FEATURE REQUEST]"
+labels: enhancement
 assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
-**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+**Is this feature for general SeqSender usage or for submitting to a specific database, if so what database?**
+SeqSender or a specified database name.
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? If so please describe.**
 A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
 
 **Describe the solution you'd like**
 A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
 
-**Describe alternatives you've considered**
-A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
-
 **Additional context**
 Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/general.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/general.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fe696d2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/general.md
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+---
+name: General
+about: SeqSender Issue
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Is this related to a specific database? If so, which database?**
+
+**Describe your issue below:**
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/maintenance.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/maintenance.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 5495d0b..0000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/maintenance.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
----
-name: Maintenance
-about: Questions and requests related to organizational support and maintenance
-title: ''
-labels: ''
-assignees: ''
-
----
-
-**What type of help do you need?**
-
-* [ ] Question
-* [ ] New Repo
-* [ ] Delete Repo
-* [ ] Other
-
-**Please describe how you'd like us to help.**