How do I speed up Steam downloads?
Honestly, just plug in an Ethernet cable if you can. WiFi is cool and all, but it’s like trying to run through a crowd. Ethernet is the VIP pass straight to fast download city.
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First off, you wanna make sure your internet isn't being hogged by other stuff. Like, if your fam is streaming 4K movies in the other room, your downloads are gonna crawl. Check Steam's settings and limit the bandwidth to other apps. Also, peep your download region in Steam settings. Sometimes the closest server isn't the fastest. Pick a less busy one and see those speeds zoom!
Quick tip: Pause and restart your download. Sometimes Steam gets a bit stuck and needs a lil' nudge to get going faster. Worked for me more than once!
Change your Steam download region. The closer the server, the better... usually. But sometimes, another server a little further away might be less congested and actually faster!
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