# Getting "Cannot access file ..." when accessing a folder starting with the "\_" symbol

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/t/getting-cannot-access-file-when-accessing-a-folder-starting-with-the-symbol/58826
**Category:** Mac
**Created:** [October 18, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/getting-cannot-access-file-when-accessing-a-folder-starting-with-the-symbol/58826 "2022-10-18T16:15:27Z")
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### Author: ![Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/florian/32/5759_2.png) [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)
#### Post date: [October 18, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/getting-cannot-access-file-when-accessing-a-folder-starting-with-the-symbol/58826/5 "2022-10-18T17:49:52Z")

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Great! Please see this topic for an explanation:

> [@Have to "allow" when I try to rename files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/have-to-allow-when-i-try-to-rename-files/57875/2):
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> Hi Jon and welcome! The issue you're experiencing is due to Mp3tag being a sandboxed application. Sandboxed applications require explicit access to files and folders provided by the user via an open panel, e.g., with ⌘O Drag & Drop Services Mp3tag tries to remember once the permission is given via a "secure bookmark" (the list of them stored at SecurityScopedBookmarks as you already found out). This allows for editing the same files without subsequent requests for permission. If you drag&dr…

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