#bugs

This also happens with Visual Studio Code. I think I denied it the other day in a bit of haste because I didn't realize why code was asking for permissions, but in hindsight I think I was using something in Visual Studio Code's terminal that triggered it. :/

Apple brought Local Network privacy permissions from iOS to macOS — but they’re not working as intended here. Every time Chrome updates (which happens silently in the background), macOS may treat it like a brand-new app, generating yet another permissions entry.

Worse, if you click “Don’t Allow” once, macOS may permanently block access, and toggling it back on in Settings doesn’t fix it. Several AppleCare technicians have confirmed this is a macOS-level bug, not a Chrome issue.

Method 1: Reset Permissions Without Deleting Chrome Dat This option resets the network permissions without touching your Chrome profile (bookmarks, extensions, saved passwords, etc.).

Steps:

Boot your Mac into Safe Mode Move Google Chrome from /Applications to the Trash (We previously explained how you can delete Chrome from your Mac.) Don’t touch your user data in ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome Open Terminal (use Spotlight: Cmd + Space → type “Terminal”) Run this command: sudo tccutil reset SystemPolicyNetworkVolumes Enter your Mac password and hit Enter Open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network — Chrome should be gone Restart your Mac normally Download and reinstall Google Chrome Open Chrome and try visiting a local IP (e.g. 192.168.1.1) When prompted, click Allow for local network access Chrome should now show up once in the list — and local access should work Method 2: Full Clean Reset (Best for Persistent Issues) If Method 1 doesn’t work, this more thorough approach almost always does — but it fully resets Chrome, including removing stored data unless you’re syncing with a Google account.

Steps:

Shut down your Mac and uncheck “Reopen windows” Boot into Safe Mode Move Google Chrome to Trash and empty the Trash Open Terminal and run: sudo tccutil reset SystemPolicyNetworkVolumes Open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network to confirm Chrome is gone Restart your Mac normally Reinstall Chrome Launch Chrome and access a local IP When prompted, click Allow Chrome should appear only once in the settings, with full local access Important: If you miss or decline the permission prompt, you’ll need to redo the entire process.