What is amsaccountsd on a Mac? Apple Media Services accounts
What the amsaccountsd process does in macOS, why it can use CPU or memory, and whether you can stop it.
What is amsaccountsd?
amsaccountsd manages your Apple Media Services account for the App Store, Music, TV and Podcasts.
Why is amsaccountsd using CPU or memory?
It is busy briefly when those apps check purchases or subscriptions.
Can I stop amsaccountsd?
No need. Signing out and in to Media & Purchases fixes repeated prompts.
appstoreagent handles App Store downloads.
Common questions
Is amsaccountsd safe on a Mac?
Yes. It is part of macOS. amsaccountsd manages your Apple Media Services account for the App Store, Music, TV and Podcasts..
Can I quit amsaccountsd?
No need.