What is the "akd" process, and do I need to allow it to connect to the internet? I use Little Snitch as a Mac OS firewall. Usually, it's fairly clear to me what needs to connect to the internet and what doesn't. However, I can't figure out what akd is or does, and why it needs to connect to gsa.apple.com.akadns.net:



Could anyone give me any insight on the implications of blocking it? Thanks!
Little Snitch Research Assistant tells you what it is.


  akd is part of the AuthKit (authentication/authorisation) framework. Also used in the process of authenticating of iCloud and other accounts using Apple ID.