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# [How to ignore a file on git after created repository ?](https://blog.stevesultan.com/how-to-ignore-a-file-on-git-after-created-repository?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Steps: Create a .gitignore file on the root To ignore a directory: name\_of\_directory/ To ignore a file: name\_of\_file We don't need to provide the complete path of the file or directory to be ignored, we just have to provide its name. If you want t...

Jan 19, 2022 · 1 min read · blog.stevesultan.com  
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