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 Please include a summary of the change and which issue is fixed.
 
-Fixes #\[issue]
+Fixes #[issue]
 
 ## Type of change
 
-* [ ] Bug fix (change which fixes an issue)
-* [ ] New feature (change which adds functionality)
-* [ ] New Server (new server added)
-* [ ] Refactor (restructures existing code)
-* [ ] Comment update (typo, spelling, etc)
+* [ ] Bug fix (change which fixes an issue).
+* [ ] New feature (change which adds functionality).
+* [ ] New Server (new server added).
+* [ ] Refactor (restructures existing code).
+* [ ] Comment update (typo, spelling, etc).
+* [ ] This change requires a documentation update.
 
 ## Checklist
 
-* [ ] My code follows the style guidelines of this project
-* [ ] This pull request links to an issue
-* [ ] This pull request uses the `develop` branch as its base 
-* [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
-* [ ] I have squashed commits
-* [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard to understand areas
-* [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation if required
+* [ ] This code follows the style guidelines of this project.
+* [ ] This pull request links to an issue.
+* [ ] This pull request uses the `develop` branch as its base.
+* [ ] I have provided Co-author details below.
+* [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code.
+* [ ] I have squashed commits.
+* [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard to understand areas.
+* [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation if required.
+
+## Provide Github Email
+
+Fill out below info or tick box below:
+```
+Co-authored-by: John Doe <name@example.com>
+```
+
+- [ ] I do not wish to provide an email. I am aware this will hide me as the author of this commit.
+
+
+All pull requests will now be squashed to create a tidy commit history and simplify changelog creation. You can provide either your own email or a GitHub-provided no-reply email.
+
+When a PR is squashed the author becomes the person who squashed the PR. This removes you as the author of your own PR.
+The only workaround for this is to add your details as a co-author. More info about co-authors can be found [here](https://help.github.com/en/articles/creating-a-commit-with-multiple-authors).