What is geod on a Mac? Maps and location data
What the geod process does in macOS, why it can use CPU or memory, and whether you can stop it.
What is geod?
geod fetches map and location data for Maps, weather and apps that show places.
Why is geod using CPU or memory?
It uses network briefly when apps look up locations or load maps.
Can I stop geod?
Turn off Location Services for apps that do not need them in Privacy & Security.
locationd decides the Mac's location.
Common questions
Is geod safe on a Mac?
Yes. It is part of macOS. geod fetches map and location data for Maps, weather and apps that show places..
Can I quit geod?
Turn off Location Services for apps that do not need them in Privacy & Security..