diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
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--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -179,10 +179,10 @@ desired ``localpart`` in the 'User name' box.
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 Enterprise quality support for Synapse including SLAs is available as part of an
-`Element Server Suite (ESS) <https://element.io/pricing>` subscription.
+`Element Server Suite (ESS) <https://element.io/pricing>`_ subscription.
 
-If you are an existing ESS subscriber then you can raise a `support request <https://ems.element.io/support>`
-and access the `knowledge base <https://ems-docs.element.io>`.
+If you are an existing ESS subscriber then you can raise a `support request <https://ems.element.io/support>`_
+and access the `knowledge base <https://ems-docs.element.io>`_.
 
 🤝 Community support
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diff --git a/changelog.d/17379.doc b/changelog.d/17379.doc
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@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Fix broken links in README.