# V11.3 "Ignore Rule Files From Parent Directories"?

**URL:** <https://kopia.discourse.group/t/v11-3-ignore-rule-files-from-parent-directories/1371>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [August 20, 2022, 5:10am UTC](https://kopia.discourse.group/t/v11-3-ignore-rule-files-from-parent-directories/1371 "2022-08-20T05:10:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![kopanla](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/kopia.discourse.group/kopanla/32/243_2.png) [@kopanla](https://kopia.discourse.group/u/kopanla)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2022, 5:10am UTC](https://kopia.discourse.group/t/v11-3-ignore-rule-files-from-parent-directories/1371/1 "2022-08-20T05:10:48Z")

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How do I set this flag with the command-line version of Kopia?

```auto
Ignore Rule Files From Parent Directories

When set, the files specifying ignore rules (.kopiaignore, etc.) from the parent directory are ignored.

```

It seems not possible in version 11.3?