diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7d5c8f7..13f6e16 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -78,6 +78,13 @@ use PhoenixAnalytics.Web, :router
 phoenix_analytics_dashboard "/analytics"
 ```
 
+Update your `.gitignore`
+
+```.gitignore
+*.duckdb
+*.duckdb.*
+```
+
 > ‼️ Please test thoroughly before proceeding to production!
 
 ## Documentation