How to Increase Steam Download Speed
Changing your Steam download region can sometimes increase your download speeds. Steam > Settings > Downloads > Download Region. Pick a region closer to you or less crowded. Late night downloads can also be quicker due to less traffic.
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First off, make sure to check your internet connection. A wired connection often provides a more stable and faster internet speed than Wi-Fi. Also, try clearing your download cache in Steam. Just go to Steam > Settings > Downloads > Clear Download Cache. Restarting Steam after doing this can sometimes work wonders.
Honestly, just pause and start the download again. I don't know why, but it sometimes gives it a kick and speeds things up. No tech wizardry, just Steam being Steam.
People say to change download regions, but I've found it's hit or miss. Sometimes it's just the game servers being overloaded, especially with new releases. Patience is key.
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