diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b7491a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+VEDirect.db
diff --git a/config.json b/config.json
index e6c8155..926fadc 100644
--- a/config.json
+++ b/config.json
@@ -2,5 +2,5 @@
   "device": "/dev/serial/by-id/usb-VictronEnergy_BV_VE_Direct_cable_VEAWDESA-if00-port0",
   "database": "VEDirect.db",
   "logfile": "VEDirect.log",
-  "loglevel": "info"
+  "loglevel": "off"
 }