How to set a network as a metered connection in Windows 11, 10 and 8.1 PC

In this blog, I am going to show you, how to set internet connection as Metered connection on PC running on Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.
A metered network connection will try to control and reduce data usage on the network, so some apps might work differently on a metered connection. Also, some updates for Windows won't be installed automatically.
You can manually set Wi-Fi and Ethernet network connections to metered if you want to reduce the amount of data used by apps and services on that network. A cellular data network connection is set as metered by default.

How to set a network as a metered connection in Windows 11

To set internet connection as Metered connections in Windows 11:
  1. Right-click on the Network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) icon in Windows Taskbar and select Network and Internet settings.
  2. Click on connected network and then click on Properties.
  3. Turn ON the toggle next to Metered connection.
Set a network as a metered connection in Windows 11

How to set a network as a metered connection in Windows 10

To set internet connection as Metered connections in Windows 10:
  1. Right-click on the Network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) icon in Windows Taskbar and select Open Network & Internet settings.
  2. Click on Status.
  3. Click on connected network and then click on Properties.
  4. Under "Metered connection", turn ON the toggle under Set as metered connection.
Set a network as a metered connection in Windows 10

How to set a network as a metered connection in Windows 8.1

To set internet connection as Metered connections in Windows 8.1:
  1. Click on the Network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) icon in Windows Taskbar and select View Connection Settings.
  2. Click on Connected network.
  3. Under "Data usage", turn ON the toggle under "Set as a metered connection".
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