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 or .fsproj files?

Yes — project files define the build and should always be committed.

.gitignore for .NET

.NET build artifacts, NuGet packages, and user-specific project settings.

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

# ---- .NET ----
# .NET
[Bb]in/
[Oo]bj/
[Ll]og/
[Ll]ogs/
packages/
*.nupkg
*.snupkg
*.user
*.suo
.vs/
_TestResults/
*.dbmdl
*.pfx
*.publishsettings

What this template ignores

Ignores .NET build output (bin/, obj/), NuGet package cache, user option files (.suo, .user), certificates, and publish settings.

Common additions

+appsettings.Development.json — local dev settings

Commonly paired with

csharp fsharp visualstudio aspnet 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 or .fsproj files?: Yes — project files define the build and should always be committed.

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