diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 6bd21c40..d9fada38 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -20,10 +20,8 @@ _What type of change does this pull request make (put an `x` in the boxes that a
 
 _Put an `x` in the boxes that apply:_
 
-<!-- markdown-link-check-disable -->
-- [ ] I have read the [CONTRIBUTING](/CONTRIBUTING.md) guide
+- [ ] I have read the [CONTRIBUTING](https://github.com/fetchai/fetchd/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) guide
 - [ ] Checks and tests pass locally
-<!-- markdown-link-check-enable-->
 
 ### If applicable