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Windows 11 - Set Up a Metered Connection

2026-10-22 19:08:42.43

Windows 11 - Set Up a Metered Connection

Here's how to limit the data used by your device connected to a PC running Windows 11.
If you want to limit the data used by your device connected to a PC running Windows® 11, view this info.
  • A metered connection allows you to control the amount of data used on a connection with a data limit. Cellular devices are metered by default.
  • For more info, refer to metered connections in Windows then click the applicable tab.
  1. From the Windows desktop, navigate:
    Start Start menu icon
    Settings
    Network & internet
    (left-panel).
  2. Tap or click
    Wi-Fi
    .
  3. Tap or click
    Manage known networks
    .
  4. Select the desired wireless network connection.
  5. Tap or click the
    Metered connection switch
    to turn on Windows switch on icon or off Windows switch off icon.