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 <!-- Provide a general summary of the issue in the Title above -->
 <!-- Note: these are comments that don't show up in the actual issue, no need to delete them as you fill out the template -->
 
-This is a... <!-- To choose ONE, put an [x] in the box that applies -->
+<!-- IMPORTANT Complete the entire template please, the info gathered here is usually needed to debug issues anyway so it saves time in the long run. Incomplete/stock template issues may be closed -->
 
-- [ ] Request for a new or modified feature
-- [ ] Issue trying to run the docker image
-- [ ] Issue trying to build / test / develop the docker image
+<!-- pick ONE: Bug, 
+               Feature Request, 
+               Run Issue (running Pi-hole container failing), 
+               Build Issue (Building image failing) 
+Enter in line below: -->
+This is a: **FILL ME IN**  
 
-## Description
-<!-- Provide a more detailed introduction to the issue or feature -->
 
-## Expected Behavior
-<!-- Tell us what should happen -->
+## Details
+<!-- Provide a more detailed introduction to the issue or feature, try not to duplicate info from lower sections by reviewing the entire template first -->
 
-## Actual Behavior
-<!-- Tell us what happens instead -->
+## Related Issues
+- [ ] I have searched this repository/Pi-hole forums for existing issues and pull requests that look similar 
+<!-- Add links below! -->
 
-## Possible Fix
-<!-- Not obligatory, but suggest a fix or reason for the bug -->
+<!------- FEATURE REQUESTS CAN STOP FILLING IN TEMPLATE HERE -------->
+<!------- ISSUES SHOULD FILL OUT REMAINDER OF TEMPLATE -------->
 
-## Steps to Reproduce and debugging done
-<!-- Reproduce this bug. Include code to reproduce, if relevant -->
-e.g. your docker run command, pages to visit, CLI commands you ran
-1.
-2. 
-3. 
-4. 
+## How to reproduce the issue 
 
-## Debug steps I have tried
-<!-- Please attempt these debug steps to see if it helps you resolve or understand your own issue -->
+1. Environment data
+  * Operating System: **ENTER HERE** <!-- Debian, Ubuntu, Rasbian, etc -->
+  * Hardware: <!-- PC, RasPi B/2B/3B/4B, Mac, Synology, QNAP, etc -->
+  * Kernel Architecture: <!-- x86/amd64, ArmV7, ArmV8 32bit, ArmV8 64bit, etc -->
+  * Docker Install Info and version: 
+    - Software source: <!-- official docker-ce, OS provided package, Hypriot -->
+    - Supplimentary Software: <!-- synology, portainer, etc -->
+  * Hardware architecture: <!-- ARMv7, x86 -->
 
-- [ ] I have tried destroying my container instance, pulling the newest image version, and re-creating a new container
-- [ ] I have tried running the nearly stock `docker run` example in the readme (removing any customizations I added)
+2. docker-compose.yml contents, docker run shell command, or paste a screenshot of any UI based configuration of containers here
+3. any additional info to help reproduce
+
+
+## These common fixes didn't work for my issue
+<!-- IMPORTANT! Help me help you! Ordered with most common fixes first. -->
+- [ ] I have tried removing/destroying my container, and re-creating a new container
+- [ ] I have tried fresh volume data by backing up and moving/removing the old volume data
+- [ ] I have tried running the stock `docker run` example(s) in the readme (removing any customizations I added)
+- [ ] I have tried a newer or older version of Docker Pi-hole (depending what version the issue started in for me)
 - [ ] I have tried running without my volume data mounts to eliminate volumes as the cause
-- [ ] I have searched this repository for existing issues and pull requests that look similar <!-- Add links below! -->
-
-<!-- Note: If volumes are your issue, I strongly recommend just starting with fresh volume data -->
-
-<!-- Add any other debugging steps you've taken that maybe relevant information -->
-
-## Context and extra information
-<!-- How has this bug affected you? What were you trying to accomplish? -->
-<!-- Got any other relevant links to similar issues? -->
-
-## Your Environment 
-<!--- Include as many relevant details about the environment you experienced the bug in -->
-* Docker Host Operating System and OS Version:
-* Docker Version:
-* Hardware architecture: <!-- ARMv7, x86 -->
-
 
+If the above debugging / fixes revealed any new information note it here.
+Add any other debugging steps you've taken or theories on root cause that may help.