diff --git a/.editorconfig b/.editorconfig
index 7b6362da43..9643ad8446 100644
--- a/.editorconfig
+++ b/.editorconfig
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ dotnet_naming_symbols.interface.applicable_accessibilities = public, internal, p
 dotnet_naming_symbols.interface.required_modifiers = 
 
 dotnet_naming_symbols.private_field.applicable_kinds = field
-dotnet_naming_symbols.private_field.applicable_accessibilities = private
+dotnet_naming_symbols.private_field.applicable_accessibilities = private, protected
 dotnet_naming_symbols.private_field.required_modifiers = 
 
 dotnet_naming_symbols.all_public_field.applicable_kinds = field