How to turn metered connection on or off on Windows 11

• To enable metered connection on Windows 11, open Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and turn on “Metered connection.”
• To disable metered connection, open Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and turn off “Metered connection.”

On Windows 11, a metered connection is a feature for “Wi-Fi” and “Ethernet” network connections that limits the background data usage for the operating system and applications to prevent exceeding the data allowance. You would typically set a network connection as metered on a capped internet connection, mobile hotspot, and connections you want to save data.

If you must restrict the data usage on your computer, Windows 11 includes settings to set a network connection as metered through the Settings app.

This guide will show you the steps to set a network connection as metered on Windows 11.

• Enable metered connection on Windows 11
• Disable metered connection on Windows 11

Enable metered connection on Windows 11

To set a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection as metered on Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open Settings on Windows 11.

2. Click on Network & internet.

3. Click on Wi-Fi or Ethernet (depending on the active connection).

   

   Quick note: If you select the Wi-Fi option, you will need to click on the connected network to access the settings.

4. Turn on the “Metered connection” toggle switch to enable the feature on Windows 11.

   

Once you complete the steps, the active network connection will be configured as metered, restricting data usage for Windows 11 and apps to avoid extra charges on your subscription.

Only the active connection will be set as metered. You must repeat the instructions to configure the feature if you connect to a different network.

Disable metered connection on Windows 11

To turn off a metered connection on Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open Settings.

2. Click on Network & internet.

3. Click on Wi-Fi or Ethernet (depending on the active connection).

   

4. Turn off the “Metered connection” toggle switch to disable the feature on Windows 11.

   

After you complete the steps, the metered feature will disable from the active network connection on Windows 11.