diff --git a/.gitea/issue_template.md b/.gitea/issue_template.md
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--- a/.gitea/issue_template.md
+++ b/.gitea/issue_template.md
@@ -28,4 +28,8 @@ Use `sudo borg --version`
 
 Use `python3 --version`
 
+**Database version (if applicable):** [version here]
+
+Use `psql --version` or `mysql --version` on client and server.
+
 **operating system and version:** [OS here]