How To Make Steam Download Faster | Fix Slow Internet | NEW in 2025!
Many players reach out to us to ask help in fixing slow download speed on Steam. If you are one of them, check out this guide so you’ll know what things to try.
Keep in mind that fixing network problems is a complicated task so there’s no universal way to fix all cases of connection issues. The general rule is to do troubleshooting steps in a logical manner in order to narrow down factors one by one. This article should walk through the necessary steps.
Why your Steam download is slow
There are a number of reasons why your Steam download speed may be slow. In some cases, a combination of at least two causes may even come at play to degrade your network throughput. Learn some of the common causes for slow connection problem when Steam gaming below.
Slow ISP internet connection.
This is the first thing that you should look into. If the internet speed that you’re subscribed to is slow in the first place, the only way to improve the situation is to replace it with a faster one.
When it comes to online gaming, you want to have at least 10Mbps of download speed. While some can definitely play on Steam with slower speeds, 10Mbps is recommended especially if there are other devices that uses the connection when you’re playing.
If you think that you’re not getting the subscribed download speed when playing on Steam, you should start your troubleshooting by conducting a speed test. Try checking your internet connection speed at various periods in a day to get a general idea of your download speed.
If the average download speed you’re getting is way too low than the speed you’re paying for, contact your ISP for help. This is important as there’s nothing that you can do on your computer to fix it.
Steam server issue.
When you notice that your Steam download speed is too slow and the game or update is taking too long to finish, it’s possible that it may be caused by a server issue. You can confirm this by checking how your download speed works outside Steam. If your connection works normally when you’re not using Steam, there may be an issue with Steam servers, or with the game you’re trying to download or update.To check for Steam server status, you can visit their official website.
Download server/region is down.
In your Steam application, there’s an option that you can go to force it to use a different server. This can come handy if the nearest server location that you’ve selected is down or undergoing maintenance. Try changing the download region to see if that will improve the download speed.
Low bandwidth.
Sometimes, too many devices using a local network can severely degrade the download speed. If you have other smartphones, computers, or consoles using the connection the same time that you’re on Steam, there may be an issue with low bandwidth.
Try to disconnect online devices for a while while leaving only your computer. Then, run a speed test and see if that will fix the problem.
Malware.
In some cases, malware can be the reason why your computer has slow download. Make sure that you update all software and applications on your computer and run periodic security scans.
How to fix slow download on Steam | Increase download speed
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