diff --git a/packages/core/parcel-bundler/src/Server.js b/packages/core/parcel-bundler/src/Server.js
index dfe81f892fc..4e9aacda78d 100644
--- a/packages/core/parcel-bundler/src/Server.js
+++ b/packages/core/parcel-bundler/src/Server.js
@@ -36,7 +36,8 @@ function middleware(bundler) {
   const serve = serveStatic(bundler.options.outDir, {
     index: false,
     redirect: false,
-    setHeaders: setHeaders
+    setHeaders: setHeaders,
+    dotfiles: 'allow'
   });
 
   return function(req, res, next) {