{"id":55825,"date":"2024-02-29T14:18:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T14:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=55825"},"modified":"2025-10-16T00:41:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T00:41:57","slug":"boost-advice-how-to-effectively-speed-up-steam-downloads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/boost-advice-how-to-effectively-speed-up-steam-downloads\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost Advice: How to Effectively Speed Up Steam Downloads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why is Steam downloading so slow? If you\u2019ve been asking yourself this question, this guide is for you. We\u2019ll show how to increase download speed on Steam.<\/p>\n<p>When Steam\u2019s download speed is slow , it can be frustrating, especially when you\u2019re excited to start a new game.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, you can apply a few tips to improve your Steam download speed and download your favorite games more quickly than before.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive right in!<\/p>\n<h2>Why Is My Steam Download So Slow?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been wondering, \u201cWhy does Steam download so slowly?\u201d you\u2019re not alone. Most gamers have the same issues.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the common reasons why Steam download speed is slow:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Network congestion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-this-site-has-been-blocked-by-your-isp-on-windows-10\/\">internet service provider <\/a> (ISP) may limit your download speed to control network congestion during peak hours when many users download huge files simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of several users sharing the available bandwidth, reduced download rates may occur.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Limited bandwidth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If numerous devices use more bandwidth on your network, it can affect Steam\u2019s download speed.<\/p>\n<p>Activities that consume a lot of bandwidth, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-unblock-youtube-videos-on-restricted-networks\/\">streaming YouTube videos <\/a>, online gaming, or file sharing, can cause your Steam downloads to lag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Throttling by Steam<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If Steam notices odd behavior or suspects any misuse of your account, it may reduce download speeds.<\/p>\n<p>If you try downloading games from various IP addresses or demonstrate some other type of <a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/discussions\/forum\/7\/3761103414972882834\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">suspicious account activity <\/a>, this might occur.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Network instability and interference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Weak Wi-Fi signals, interference from other electronic devices, or network congestion in your local area can cause network instability, resulting in slower speeds.<\/p>\n<p>Microwaves, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/replace-drivers-for-a-bluetooth-adapter\/\">Bluetooth devices <\/a>, and cordless phones can sometimes affect download speeds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Outdated network drivers and software<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your router\u2019s firmware or network drivers may be outdated, which can affect download speeds and other aspects of network performance.<\/p>\n<p>Also, outdated software may conflict with Steam downloads, slowing down or stopping them.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Increase Steam Download Speed<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to know how to increase download speed, follow the methods below:<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Check your internet connection speed<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to know how to increase Steam download speed, check your internet speed.<\/p>\n<p>If your downloads are slow, check your internet connection first. A slow connection can affect your download speeds for all files.<\/p>\n<p>You can use a website like <a href=\"https:\/\/fast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fast.com <\/a> to check the speed of your connection. If this website reports slow download speed, the problem is probably with your internet connection.<\/p>\n<p>In such cases, contact your internet service provider (ISP) to find out how to increase your connection speed.<\/p>\n<p>You can upgrade to a higher-speed plan for faster downloads if you download files regularly.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/speed-up-internet\/\">Boost Internet on Your PC: Tips for a Faster Connection <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Method 2: Change the Steam download region<\/h3>\n<p>Changing the download region is another way to learn how to make Steam download faster. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <em>Steam<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Click <\/strong><em> Steam\u00a0 <\/em><strong>at the top left corner and select <\/strong><em>Settings. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Go-to-Steam-settings.png\" alt=\"<strong>Click <\/strong><em> \u201c Steam\u201d <\/em><strong>at the top left corner and select <\/strong><em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Settings<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click\u00a0 <em>Downloads<\/em>\u00a0and select the nearest download region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Steam-Download-region.png\" alt=\"Click <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Downloads<\/em><em>\u201d<\/em> and select the nearest download region \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Use this method if you want to know how to speed up Steam downloads . If it doesn\u2019t work, proceed to the next method.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If the download region is too far from your current location, it can affect the download speed. So, choose the servers closer to you to boost your download speeds.<\/p>\n<p>However, if the speed is still slow even when you move to a location closer to you, you can experiment with other nearby locations.<\/p>\n<p>You may find more bandwidth for your downloads if you don\u2019t move far away from your current location.\u00a0 <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 3: Stop unneeded processes<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, running many programs and services can use computer resources.<\/p>\n<p>When you disable unnecessary processes, you can free up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-what-cpu-do-i-have-on-my-windows-pc\/\">CPU <\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/stress-test-secrets-how-to-stress-test-ram-right\/\">RAM <\/a> for other uses, such as downloading files and handling input or output for the Steam games you want to play.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Warning<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Remember that the emphasis on disabling processes is \u201cunnecessary or unneeded.\u201d If you don\u2019t know what a process does, leave it alone.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, you may disable critical processes that can cause system instability, application failures, performance issues, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/9-quick-fixes-to-kernel-security-check-failure-bsod-error\/\">BSODs <\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n<p>You can avoid this problem by downloading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed <\/a>. This program gives you all the information on the processes on your PC. Simply go to All Tools &gt; Task Manager &gt; Processes and you will see all active processes running on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t know what a process does, right-click on it and select \u201cSearch FileInspect.\u201d You\u2019ll get all the information you need. If you identify the process as unneeded, right-click it and click End process. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Middle_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"4017758677\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to disable unnecessary processes in the Windows built-it Task Manager:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press\u00a0 <code>Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/code><em>\u00a0<\/em>to open the <em>Task Manager<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the processes you want to disable and select\u00a0 <em>End task<\/em><em>.<\/em>\u00a0Close all the programs you don\u2019t need or that might affect the download speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Processes-end-task.png\" alt=\"Right-click the processes you want to disable and select <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>End task<\/em><em>.\u201d<\/em> Close all the programs you don\u2019t need or that might affect the download speed \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Performance<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>and click on the three dots beside\u00a0 <em>Run new task.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Performance-CPU.png\" alt=\"Select<em> \u201c<\/em> <em>Performance<\/em><em>\u201d <\/em>and click on the three dots beside <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Run new task<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, select\u00a0 <em>Resource Monitor.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Performance-resource-monitor.png\" alt=\"Select <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Resource Monitor<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the <em>Network<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>tab to see if a process takes much of your bandwidth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Resource-Monitor-Network.png\" alt=\"Select the<em> \u201c<\/em> <em>Network<\/em><em>\u201d <\/em>tab to see if a process takes much of your bandwidth \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you find an app consuming your bandwidth, right-click on it and select <em>End Process Tree<\/em><em>.<\/em>\u00a0This process takes time, so be patient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/End-process-tree.png\" alt=\"Select End process tree\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/stop-all-processes-in-windows-10\/\">Terminator 101: How to Kill All the Processes in Windows 10\/11? Automated Fix Included<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Method 4: Prioritize Steam downloads<\/h3>\n<p>You can learn how to increase download speed on Steam by prioritizing Steam downloads. Here\u2019s how to do it with the Task Manager:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Task Manager<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Search for\u00a0 <em>Steam Client<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>and click the arrow beside it to expand.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, right-click on any list under <em>Steam Client<\/em> and select\u00a0 <em>Go to details.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Processes-go-to-details.png\" alt=\"Then, right-click on any list under Steam Client and select <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Go to details<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click on\u00a0 <em>Steamservice.exe<\/em><em>, <\/em>select\u00a0 <em>Set priority<\/em><em>, <\/em>and click\u00a0 <em>High.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Steam-services-set-priority-high.png\" alt=\"Right-click on <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Steamservice.exe<\/em><em>,\u201d <\/em>select <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Set priority<\/em><em>,\u201d <\/em>and click <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>High<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>This method won\u2019t specifically boost your Steam download speed. It\u2019ll prioritize it over other processes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Windows 10 doesn\u2019t save this setting after you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/keyboard-magic-how-to-shut-down-restart-or-put-windows-pc-to-sleep-with-a-keyboard\/\">shut down your computer <\/a>. So, you must follow this process and set Steam to high priority every time you boot your PC.<\/p>\n<p>You can use third-party apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/sourceforge.net\/projects\/processhacker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Process Hacker <\/a> to automatically switch to high priority permanently. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/change-priority-of-win10-process-with-command-line\/\">How to Set the Priority Using Windows Task Manager <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Method 5: Clear the download cache in Steam<\/h3>\n<p>Steam uses a download cache to hold temporary download data. This cache can get clogged, which can slow down your downloads.<\/p>\n<p>It can also affect the app\u2019s functionality and Steam\u2019s performance. So, you can clear the cache to improve the download speed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Warning<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">When you delete the cache, it\u2019ll also erase any downloaded modifications. So, if you\u2019ve recently downloaded mods, you may want to skip this step. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to improve download speed by clearing the cache on Steam:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <em>Steam<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Steam<\/em>\u00a0at the top left corner and select\u00a0 <em>Settings.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Navigate-to-settings-in-Steam.png\" alt=\"Click<em> \u201c<\/em> <em>Steam<\/em><em>\u201d<\/em> at the top left corner and select <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Settings<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click\u00a0 <em>Downloads<\/em>\u00a0and select\u00a0 <em>Clear Cache<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>next to\u00a0 <em>Clear Download Cache.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Steam-settings-clear-download-cache.png\" alt=\"Click <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Downloads<\/em><em>\u201d<\/em> and select <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Clear Cache<\/em><em>\u201d <\/em>next to <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Clear Download Cache<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Restart the app and see if the download speed has increased.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/delete-temporary-internet-files\/\">How to Delete Temporary Internet Files? <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Method 6: Disable download throttling<\/h3>\n<p>If you have the Steam app set to prefer streaming over downloads for the fastest speed, downloads will lag.<\/p>\n<p>Although it ensures smooth streaming, this may result in reduced download rates. This may be the cause of slow downloads that you\u2019re experiencing.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to speed up download speed by disabling the throttle in Steam:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <em>Steam<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Steam<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>at the top left corner and select\u00a0<em>Settings.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Click-Steam-and-select-Settings.png\" alt=\"Click <em>\u201cSteam<\/em><em>\u201d <\/em>at the top left corner and select <em>\u201c<\/em><em>Settings<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Downloads<\/em>\u00a0and toggle the button beside <em>Throttle downloads while streaming<\/em>\u00a0to turn it off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check to see if the problem has been resolved.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-app-already-running-in-steam\/\">How to Troubleshoot the \u201cApp Already Running\u201d Error in Steam <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Method 7: Disable your antivirus<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to know how to increase Steam download speed, disabling your antivirus or Windows Defender can resolve the problem.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to improve download speed by disabling your antivirus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type\u00a0 <code>firewall<\/code>\u00a0in the search box and select\u00a0 <em>Windows Defender Firewall.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Windows-Defender-Firewall.png\" alt=\"Type <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>firewall<\/em><em>\u201d<\/em> in the search box and select <em>\u201c<\/em> <em>Windows Defender Firewall<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <em>Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Turn-Windows-Defender-Firewall-On-or-Off.png\" alt=\"Select \u201c Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select\u00a0 <em>Turn off Windows Defender Firewall<\/em>\u00a0and select <em>OK.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check to see if the problem has been resolved.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10-prevents-antivirus-installation\/\">Does Windows 10 Need Antivirus? <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Method 8: Disable Windows\u2019 metered connection<\/h3>\n<p>Metered connections in Windows allow you to manage the bandwidth you use. If you have a data cap, it can help you save data.<\/p>\n<p>But this can affect how apps access the Internet. So, it may slow down your Steam downloads if you\u2019re on a metered connection.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to disable it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press\u00a0 <code>Windows key + I<\/code>\u00a0to open <em>Settings<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select\u00a0 <em>Network &amp; internet<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0and select\u00a0 <em>Wi-Fi.<\/em><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click your Wi-Fi connection.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Disable the toggle beside <em>Metered connection.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 9: Disable the VPN<\/h3>\n<p>When using a VPN, the encryption, protocol, and distance between you and the server can significantly impact how quickly you can access the Internet.<\/p>\n<p>So, it may take some time if you\u2019re trying to download a game from Steam while your VPN is enabled.<\/p>\n<p>Try disabling the VPN and check if that speeds up your downloads.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/choose-a-vpn-in-2021\/\">How to Choose VPN: Best Free VPN for Windows 10 PC <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Increase Steam Download Speed: Explained<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve discussed how to increase download speed on Steam to reduce wait times.<\/p>\n<p>You can significantly increase your download speeds by using these methods, which range from cleaning the download cache to changing the Steam region in search of the best download area.<\/p>\n<p>We hope that the tips in this article have helped you enhance your Steam download speed.<\/p>\n<p>Have you tried any of the methods discussed in this article? Did they work for you? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below!<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to share this article with your friends so they can benefit from these tips!<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-box\"><div class=\"faq-box__tabs\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-1\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-1\"><span>How to clear the download cache on Steam?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\">To clear the download cache, first launch Steam. Then, select \u201cSteam\u201d from the menu in the upper left corner. Next, choose \u201cSettings\u201d from the drop-down menu. Go to the \u201cDownloads\u201d tab in the Settings box.\u00a0 There\u2019s an option called \u201cClear Download Cache.\u201d Click on it to delete the download cache. 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