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# [Updated your git ignore but files keep wanting to commit?](https://blog.azcodez.com/updated-your-git-ignore-but-files-keep-wanting-to-commit?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When updating your git ignore file to exclude a file and that file keeps being tracked, you need to clear your git cache. Below is a guide.

Jul 3, 2021 · 1 min read · blog.azcodez.com  
Updated Aug 6, 2022  
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