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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Check the debugging logs**
+Please run the user manager with the debugging settings enabled.  This might help you resolve the issue without needing to create a bug report.   
+Set `LDAP_DEBUG` and `LDAP_VERBOSE_CONNECTION_LOGS` to `TRUE` for LDAP issues.   
+
+**Version**
+Please say which release or branch you're using.  If you're not running the user manager in a container then briefly explain how you're running it.
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.