# Need help on 'Files and Folder' permissions on macOS

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/need-help-on-files-and-folder-permissions-on-macos/36260
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** 2026-03-13T14:41:42Z
**Posts:** 3

## Post 1 by @WeirdZebra559 — 2026-03-13T14:41:42Z

Can anyone explain what is happening here? Is this normal? What should be my next steps?

I remember that the number on the outer-settings pages used to match up with the total number of apps/binaries that I have explicitly given permission to specific folder (although I think last time I checked it was for previous macOS version).

 ![SS2](https://forum-uploads.privacyguidesusercontent.com/original/3X/d/2/d2d9e6a6bc89d4377b88086b8b9b841178840392.jpeg)

 ![SS1](https://forum-uploads.privacyguidesusercontent.com/original/3X/d/d/dd46d5948e6578793ccf51b9ec72c95ed4ba9d43.jpeg)

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## Post 2 by @foyoizkdplcqd — 2026-03-15T16:36:49Z

This is **normal behavior** — the count reflects all access requests, not just top-level apps. The **badge shows 4** because macOS counts **each permission entry** , including sub-items like _Network Volumes_ and _Removable Volumes_, even though only **2 main apps** are visible.

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## Post 3 by @WeirdZebra559 — 2026-03-15T17:12:06Z

I read a few explanations online, but couldn’t really understand them. Finally, ended up resetting all permissions using the `tccutil reset All` command. I had to reconfigure all permissions after that, but I guess it was worth for the peace of mind :sweat_smile: …