diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index b09beec836..dc85872f42 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -356,6 +356,10 @@ GitHub.sublime-settings
 # JetBrains-specific ignores #
 ##############################
 
+# Ignore the entire folder since it may conatin more files than
+# just the ones listed below
+.idea/
+
 # Covers JetBrains IDEs: IntelliJ, RubyMine, PhpStorm, AppCode, PyCharm, CLion, Android Studio, WebStorm and Rider
 # Reference: https://intellij-support.jetbrains.com/hc/en-us/articles/206544839