diff --git a/.github/config.yml b/.github/config.yml
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+newPRWelcomeComment: >
+  Thanks for taking the time to contribute to hawkBit! We really appreciate this.
+  Make yourself comfortable while I'm looking for a committer to help you with your contribution.
+
+  Please make sure you red the (contribution guide)[https://github.com/eclipse/hawkbit/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md] and signed the Eclipse Contributor Agreement (ECA).
diff --git a/.github/no-response.yml b/.github/no-response.yml
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+# Configuration for probot-no-response - https://github.com/probot/no-response
+
+daysUntilClose: 15
+responseRequiredLabel: "awaiting response"
+
+closeComment: >
+  There has been no response from the original author so I closed this issue.
+  Please reach out if you have or find the answers we need so that we can investigate further.