Do I need to commit .gitignore?

Yes — .gitignore should be committed to the repository so all collaborators benefit from the same ignore rules.

How do I add custom patterns?

Open your .gitignore file and add the pattern on a new line. Use # for comments, * for wildcards, / to match directories, and ! to un-ignore a previously ignored path.

How do I ignore a file that is already tracked?

Adding a file to .gitignore does not remove it from tracking if it was previously committed. Run: git rm --cached to stop tracking it without deleting the file locally.

Should I commit .csproj files?

Yes — .csproj files define the project and should always be committed. Only the compiled output directories (bin/, obj/) should be ignored.

.gitignore for C#

C# compiled binaries, NuGet packages, and build output.

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# Generated by DevZone Tools — https://devzone.tools/tools/gitignore-generator
# Templates: C#
# 2026-04-20

# ---- C# ----
# C#
[Bb]in/
[Oo]bj/
[Ll]og/
[Ll]ogs/
*.user
*.suo
*.userosscache
*.sln.docstates
packages/
*.nupkg
*.snupkg
**/[Pp]ackages/*
!**/[Pp]ackages/build/
*.nuspec
_TestResults/

What this template ignores

Ignores compiled bin/ and obj/ directories, NuGet package cache, user-specific .suo/.user files, and test result artifacts.

Common additions

+appsettings.Development.json — local dev settings with secrets
+*.pfx — certificates

Commonly paired with

dotnet aspnet visualstudio Combine →

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to commit .gitignore?: Yes — .gitignore should be committed to the repository so all collaborators benefit from the same ignore rules.
How do I add custom patterns?: Open your .gitignore file and add the pattern on a new line. Use # for comments, * for wildcards, / to match directories, and ! to un-ignore a previously ignored path.
How do I ignore a file that is already tracked?: Adding a file to .gitignore does not remove it from tracking if it was previously committed. Run: git rm --cached <file> to stop tracking it without deleting the file locally.
Should I commit .csproj files?: Yes — .csproj files define the project and should always be committed. Only the compiled output directories (bin/, obj/) should be ignored.

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