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@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ GitLab patch releases https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/policy/maintenance.html#patch-r
If you're backporting a security fix, please refer to the security merge request
template https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/security/gitlab/blob/master/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Security%20Release.md.
-Security backport merge requests should not be opened on this project.
+Security backport merge requests should not be opened on the GitLab canonical project.
-->
## What does this MR do and why?
@@ -17,6 +17,19 @@ This checklist encourages us to confirm any changes have been analyzed to reduce
* [ ] This MR is backporting a bug fix, documentation update, or spec fix, previously merged in the default branch.
* [ ] The original MR has been deployed to GitLab.com (not applicable for documentation or spec changes).
+* [ ] This MR has a [severity label] assigned (if applicable).
* [ ] Ensure the `e2e:package-and-test` job has either succeeded or been approved by a Software Engineer in Test.
+#### Note to the merge request author and maintainer
+
+The process of backporting bug fixes into stable branches is tracked as part of an
+[internal pilot]. If you have questions about this process, please:
+
+* Refer to the [internal pilot] issue for feedback or questions.
+* Refer to the [patch release runbook for engineers and maintainers] for guidance.
+
+[severity label]: https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/quality/issue-triage/#severity
+[internal pilot]: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/gl-infra/delivery/-/issues/2886
+[patch release runbook for engineers and maintainers]: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/release/docs/-/blob/master/general/patch/process_new.md
+
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