diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-desktop.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-desktop.yml
index 08646d7f95..b5246bbfd6 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-desktop.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-desktop.yml
@@ -58,8 +58,9 @@ body:
     id: homeserver
     attributes:
       label: Homeserver
-      description: Which server is your account registered on?
-      placeholder: e.g. matrix.org
+    description: |
+      Which server is your account registered on? If it is a local or non-public homeserver, please tell us what is the homeserver implementation (ex: Synapse/Dendrite/etc.) and the version.
+    placeholder: e.g. matrix.org or Synapse 1.50.0rc1
     validations:
       required: false
   - type: dropdown