Make .git directory web inaccessible

Question

I have a website that I use github (closed source) to track changes and update site. The only problem is, it appears the .git directory is accessible via the web. How can I

Answer 1

Create a .htaccess file in the .git folder and put the following in this file:

Order allow,deny
Deny from all

But note, that it would be lost if you ever re-cloned the repository