diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 79d177f411..6641f347d9 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -50,6 +50,3 @@ twistd.bat
 
 # never commit docs/build
 docs/build
-
-# Atom's remote sync settings file (it contains clear text password)
-.remote-sync.json