diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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+**Before submitting a pull request,** please make sure the following is done:
+
+1. Fork [the repository](https://github.com/facebook/react) and create your branch from `master`.
+2. If you've added code that should be tested, add tests!
+3. If you've changed APIs, update the documentation.
+4. Ensure the test suite passes (`npm test`).
+5. Make sure your code lints (`npm run lint`).
+6. Run the [Flow](https://flowtype.org/) typechecks (`npm run flow`).
+7. If you added or removed any tests, run `./scripts/fiber/record-tests` before submitting the pull request, and commit the resulting changes.
+8. If you haven't already, complete the [CLA](https://code.facebook.com/cla).
diff --git a/docs/contributing/how-to-contribute.md b/docs/contributing/how-to-contribute.md
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 4. Ensure the test suite passes (`npm test`).
 5. Make sure your code lints (`npm run lint`).
 6. Run the [Flow](https://flowtype.org/) typechecks (`npm run flow`).
-7. If you haven't already, complete the CLA.
+7. If you added or removed any tests, run `./scripts/fiber/record-tests` before submitting the pull request, and commit the resulting changes.
+8. If you haven't already, complete the CLA.
 
 ### Contributor License Agreement (CLA)