diff --git a/src/exchange-tools/.gitignore b/src/exchange-tools/.gitignore
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+test_taler_exchange_httpd_home/.local/share/taler/exchange/live-keys/
+test_taler_exchange_httpd_home/.local/share/taler/exchange/wirefees/