This tutorial teaches you how to limit internet data usage in Windows 11. Although ISPs offer plans based on download speed, most of them do not set a limit on the data you can download.
But, some companies offer mobile hotspots with data limit for download, in a certain period of time. And in order not to run out of internet before the plan’s renewal period, it’s important to know how to limit the amount of data to use in Windows 11 until the last plan day.
In this post, we will guide you through the necessary steps to know how to set data limit in Windows 11.
How to Enable Data Limit in Windows 11
To enable internet data limit on Windows 11, follow the steps below:
- Open Settings.
- Click Network and Internet.
- Click Advanced Network Settings option.
- Find the More Settings section
- Click the Data Usage setting.
6. Choose whether to limit data usage on Wi-Fi or wired network.
7. Click the Enter Limit button.
- Choose a time range for the internet limit.
- Enter a data limit for this time range.
8. Click Save.
After following the steps above, Windows 11 will send you alerts as you approach your internet plan data limit.
Summary
We teach you how to enable a data limit in Windows 11, for users who have a limited internet plan.
So, follow the steps above, let the data cap near the end, and let us know in the comments if Windows 11 correctly warned that the plan was going to expire.