diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_instance.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_instance.yaml
index e01dd91..20e27f5 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_instance.yaml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_instance.yaml
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 name: New instance
 description: New public instance proposal form
 title: "[New instance] <instance name>"
-assignees: ''
+assignees: 
+  - syeopite
+  - unixfox
+  - samantazfox
 
 body:
   - type: checkboxes