diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 6641f347d..79d177f41 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -50,3 +50,6 @@ twistd.bat
 
 # never commit docs/build
 docs/build
+
+# Atom's remote sync settings file (it contains clear text password)
+.remote-sync.json