diff --git a/.htaccess b/.htaccess
index fd62a99e62..6300e64b7e 100644
--- a/.htaccess
+++ b/.htaccess
@@ -40,3 +40,6 @@ RewriteRule ^session/(\d{1,})/about/?$ main/session/about.php?session_id=$1 [L]
 
 # Issued badges friendly URL
 RewriteRule ^badge/(\d{1,})/user/(\d{1,}) main/badge/issued.php?skill=$1&user=$2 [L]
+
+# Deny access
+RewriteRule ^(tests|.git) - [F,L,NC]
\ No newline at end of file