diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 5fadc41..523482a 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -54,3 +54,6 @@ tests/cfg/pki/.rnd
 # civetweb build/install directory (in bundle mode)
 civetweb-prefix/
 vendor/
+
+# vim swap file
+*.swp