diff --git a/.github/lock.yml b/.github/lock.yml
index bd9587037..8a093a629 100644
--- a/.github/lock.yml
+++ b/.github/lock.yml
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ lockLabel: ':lock:'
 lockComment: >
   This thread has been automatically locked since there has not been
   any recent activity after it was closed. Please open a new issue for
-  related bugs.
+  related bugs. You can link back here from your new issue to continue
+  the conversation.
 
 # Assign `resolved` as the reason for locking. Set to `false` to disable
 setLockReason: true