diff --git a/.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml b/.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml
index 320cc0518..aa7ea3cbc 100644
--- a/.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml
+++ b/.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ body:
         >
         > Keep your request **concise** and write it **in
         > your own voice** — do not have an AI write this
-        > for you. A maintainer will comment `lgtm` if your
+        > for you. A maintainer will comment `!vouch` if your
         > request is approved, after which you can submit
         > PRs.
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index eb8f98219..989990ce8 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ We use a vouch system for first-time contributors:
    category describing what you want to change and why. Follow the template.
 2. Keep it concise
 3. Write in your own voice, don't have an AI write this
-4. A maintainer will comment `lgtm` if approved
+4. A maintainer will comment `!vouch` if approved
 5. Once approved, you can submit PRs
 
 If you aren't vouched, any pull requests you open will be