diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index eea5f26..3b9cbb5 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
 
 .DS_Store
 
-/config/initializers/secret_token.rb
 /config/secrets.yml
 
 *.swp
diff --git a/config/initializers/secret_token.rb b/config/initializers/secret_token.rb
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e19df36
--- /dev/null
+++ b/config/initializers/secret_token.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+# Be sure to restart your server when you modify this file.
+
+# Your secret key is used for verifying the integrity of signed cookies.
+# If you change this key, all old signed cookies will become invalid!
+
+# Make sure the secret is at least 30 characters and all random,
+# no regular words or you'll be exposed to dictionary attacks.
+# You can use `rake secret` to generate a secure secret key.
+
+# Make sure your secret_key_base is kept private
+# if you're sharing your code publicly.
+Bikedb::Application.config.secret_key_base = 'edecbe512e97f9890ab7377a41b0bf5260cc9864dda3642f78bdc7ff32ae5c8e91dcdb92483b7648c34ab05c0111f9da346b00863054fffc16369dd8edfeaa8c'