diff --git a/gitconfig b/gitconfig
index fdd80fb..58caaf7 100644
--- a/gitconfig
+++ b/gitconfig
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@
 
 [commit]
 	gpgsign = true
+  template = ~/.dotfiles/gitmessage
   verbose = true
 
 [help]
diff --git a/gitmessage b/gitmessage
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..76fd0d7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/gitmessage
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+
+
+# 50-character subject line
+#
+# 72-character wrapped longer description. This should answer:
+#
+# * Why was this change necessary?
+# * How does it address the problem?
+# * Are there any side effects?
+#
+# Include a link to the ticket, if any.