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+# Welcome to the Files issue tracker!
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+If you came here to report a bug with Files, please select the 'Bug' template under __Description__ above.
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+If you want to request a feature, please start a discussion with your idea over at https://discourse.gnome.org/tag/nautilus.
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+If you want to report a shortcoming, something that Files currently does not as good as you wish it would, select the 'Shortcoming' template under __Description__ above.
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+If you need help regarding the usage or configuration of Files, or have a concern not covered by anything described here, please feel free to post about it at https://discourse.gnome.org/tag/nautilus.