diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md
index 55d456545..c6383fbe2 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@ Mention the issue number(s) this PR addresses (e.g., #123).
 
 ## Please ensure all items are checked off before requesting a review:
 
-- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code.
+- [ ] I deployed the application locally.
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review and testing of my code.
 - [ ] I have included the issue # in the PR.
 - [ ] I have labelled the PR correctly.
 - [ ] The issue I am working on is assigned to me.
@@ -17,5 +18,3 @@ Mention the issue number(s) this PR addresses (e.g., #123).
 - [ ] My PR is granular and targeted to one specific feature.
 - [ ] I took a screenshot or a video and attached to this PR if there is a UI change.
 
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