diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index ef4ecda8836..93e40cb3be6 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ List here all the items you have verified BEFORE sending this PR. Please DO NOT
 - [ ] I have made corresponding change to the default configuration files
 - [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
 - [ ] I have added an entry in `CHANGELOG.next.asciidoc` or `CHANGELOG-developer.next.asciidoc`.
+- [ ] I have made my commit title and message explanatory about the purpose and the reason of the change
 
 ## Author's Checklist