diff --git a/pkg/apple/OSX/Info_Metal.plist b/pkg/apple/OSX/Info_Metal.plist
index 6c59acfcb7..73046ce6d5 100644
--- a/pkg/apple/OSX/Info_Metal.plist
+++ b/pkg/apple/OSX/Info_Metal.plist
@@ -66,6 +66,8 @@
 	<true/>
 	<key>NSHumanReadableCopyright</key>
 	<string>Copyright © 2024 RetroArch. All rights reserved.</string>
+	<key>NSLocalNetworkUsageDescription</key>
+	<string>Local Netplay requires local network</string>
 	<key>NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription</key>
 	<string>Some cores can use location.</string>
 	<key>NSMainNibFile</key>