diff --git a/.github/workflows/closed-issues.yml b/.github/workflows/closed-issues.yml
index b997b2f52d..6e803648c2 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/closed-issues.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/closed-issues.yml
@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ jobs:
           message: |
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+              This issue is now 🔒 closed. Please be aware that closed issues are **not** watched.
                        
-              - If the original bug is not actually fixed, please feel free to open a new issue. Please refer to this issue for clarity.
+              - If the original bug is not actually fixed, please feel free to open [a new issue](https://github.com/firefly-iii/firefly-iii/issues/new/choose). Please refer to this issue for clarity.
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