diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 2d0a1bec..4d82ead2 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -234,3 +234,6 @@ cython_debug/
 veilid-python/demo/.demokeys
 
 .vscode/
+
+## Ignore emacs backup files
+~*
\ No newline at end of file