What is amfid on Mac?
By Junaid, maker of Taskglass · Last reviewed
Checks code signatures to make sure programs haven't been tampered with before they run.
amfid (Apple Mobile File Integrity daemon) checks the integrity of programs running on the system, helping ensure that code is properly signed and hasn't been modified. It works mostly when new or unusual programs start.
- Category
- Security
- Made by
- Apple
- Safe to quit:
- No
Shown in Activity Monitor as amfid
Why is amfid using so much CPU or memory?
- Many new programs launching, such as during software builds or installs
- Command-line tools being run in large numbers
What to do
- 1Wait for builds and installs to finish
- 2Restart your Mac if it stays busy
Safe to quit? No.
Don't quit it: programs may fail to launch without it.
Related processes
Part of the Taskglass Process Library