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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article's instructions and verified that they work. This article has been viewed 769,796 times. Learn more...
This wikiHow teaches you how to increase your PlayStation 4's download speeds for games, movies, and other items. Taking advantage of simple Wi-Fi tricks which work for most Internet-connected items can improve marginally your PS4's download speed, while changing your Internet settings by connecting to a different DNS server can make a huge difference in PS4 download speeds.
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1 Avoid downloading more than one item at once. As with any console, downloading multiple items at once will slow down the collective download speed for all items. You will achieve the best results by downloading items—particularly games—one at a time.
2 Don't play online while your download is active. Not only will playing online during an active download hinder your online experience due to lag, it will also slow down the item's download speed. Advertisement
3 Pause and then resume your download. This is the download equivalent of turning off your computer and then turning it back on. If your download is taking a long time to initiate or proceed, pausing and then resuming it may increase the download speed.
4 Check the terms of your Internet contract. The problem may be with your Internet service, not the console itself; for example, if you aren't approved for download speeds above a certain capacity (e.g., 25 Mbps), your downloads may not get any faster than they already are.
Keep in mind that Internet speed is often measured in megabits per second, not megabytes per second. There are eight megabits in a megabyte, so a 25 Mbps connection is only allowing you to download ~3 megabytes per second.
Upgrading your plan or switching to a better Internet Service Provider will most likely fix any capacity problems.
5 Check the limitations of your modem and router. Cheap modems and routers tend to distribute limited amounts of bandwidth; just because you're paying for a certain download speed doesn't mean you're getting it. If your modem supports less bandwidth than does your Internet service, consider upgrading your equipment.[1]XResearch source
6 Make sure your Wi-Fi network isn't crowded. If you're trying to download something on the same network as another device—be it a computer, a phone, or a console—your download speed will slow down as a result.
To solve this problem, try downloading when there's no one else in the house and no extra Internet items on your network.
7 Use an Ethernet connection. While the PS4 has a competent wireless Internet receiver, plugging your console directly into your router or modem will always increase your Internet connection speed. You'll need an Ethernet cable to do so.
One end of your Ethernet cable should plug into the square port in the back of your PS4 while the other plugs into a similar port marked "Internet" on your modem or router. Ethernet cable ends are interchangeable.
8 Update to the latest firmware. You'll be prompted to install this firmware automatically when you connect your PS4 to the Internet. Ensuring that your PS4's firmware is always up-to-date will help both your download speeds and your PS4's overall functionality.
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1 Open Settings. Scroll up from the main menu, then scroll right until you select the briefcase-shaped Settings option and press X. This will open Settings.
2 Select Network. This is near the "System Software Update" option.
3 Select Set Up Internet Connection. You'll find this close to the top of the Network menu.
4 Select the appropriate network option. Your options include the following:
Use Wi-Fi - Select this if your console is connected to the Internet via wireless.
Use a LAN Cable - Select this if your console is connected to your modem via an Ethernet cable.
5 Select Custom. This will allow you to manually change your DNS or MTU settings.
If you're on a Wi-Fi network, you'll have to select the network you want to set up at this point.
6 Select Automatic. This will take care of the more complicated procedures for you.
7 Select Do Not Specify. This will bypass another manual setup option.
8 Select Manual when prompted. This option comes directly after the Do Not Specify one; it will allow you to edit your DNS IP addresses.[2]XResearch source
9 Edit your DNS settings. In this case, you'll need to enter both a primary and a secondary IP address for your target DNS location. Popular DNS alternatives include the following options:
Google - 8.8.8.8 ("Primary" field); 8.8.4.4 ("Secondary" field).
Double-check your typing's accuracy before continuing.
10 Select Next. It's at the bottom of the screen.
11 Select Automatic. This is at the top of the "MTU Settings" section.
Do not lower your PS4's MTU number; contrary to past experience, lowering the MTU number will no longer increase your PS4's download speeds.
12 Select Do Not Use. It's at the top of the "Proxy Server" page.
13 Try downloading an item. With the updated DNS settings, you should now be able to download items at a higher speed than which you were previously downloading.
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Question Does putting it in rest mode help? Community Answer Yes, it allows everything that is not important to close and allows more effort in the download or update. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 29 Helpful 95
Question The Automatic MTU for the PS4 is set at 1500. Wouldn't reducing it to 1473 slow it down? Community Answer This decreases the maximum packet size. If the packets are too large, you can end up with lost packets. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 35 Helpful 72
Question Can I reset the settings after this? Community Answer Yes, just set up your WiFi or LAN again in the PS4's settings, and choose easy instead of custom. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 18 Helpful 29
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Make sure you've correctly diagnosed your PS4's download speed issue before paying for an Internet or hardware upgrade. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 6
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Written by: Jack Lloyd wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 769,796 times. 79 votes - 69% Co-authors: 12Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 769,796 Categories: PlayStation 4Article SummaryX
To increase your PlayStation 4's download speed, start by updating to PS4’s latest firmware if you don’t already have it. Additionally, try downloading games and other items when nobody else is around, so your whole Wi-Fi network is available for the download. You can also maximize speed by downloading 1 game at a time, and by staying off your PS4 while the game is downloading. If your download still seems to be taking a long time, try pausing and resuming it, or using an Ethernet cable to connect your console directly to your modem or router. To learn how to change your internet settings to increase download speed, scroll down!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Avoid downloading more than one item at once. As with any console, downloading multiple items at once will slow down the collective download speed for all items. You will achieve the best results by downloading items—particularly games—one at a time. 
2 Don't play online while your download is active. Not only will playing online during an active download hinder your online experience due to lag, it will also slow down the item's download speed. Advertisement 
3 Pause and then resume your download. This is the download equivalent of turning off your computer and then turning it back on. If your download is taking a long time to initiate or proceed, pausing and then resuming it may increase the download speed. 
4 Check the terms of your Internet contract. The problem may be with your Internet service, not the console itself; for example, if you aren't approved for download speeds above a certain capacity (e.g., 25 Mbps), your downloads may not get any faster than they already are. 
5 Check the limitations of your modem and router. Cheap modems and routers tend to distribute limited amounts of bandwidth; just because you're paying for a certain download speed doesn't mean you're getting it. If your modem supports less bandwidth than does your Internet service, consider upgrading your equipment.[1] 
6 Make sure your Wi-Fi network isn't crowded. If you're trying to download something on the same network as another device—be it a computer, a phone, or a console—your download speed will slow down as a result. 
7 Use an Ethernet connection. While the PS4 has a competent wireless Internet receiver, plugging your console directly into your router or modem will always increase your Internet connection speed. You'll need an Ethernet cable to do so. 
8 Update to the latest firmware. You'll be prompted to install this firmware automatically when you connect your PS4 to the Internet. Ensuring that your PS4's firmware is always up-to-date will help both your download speeds and your PS4's overall functionality. Advertisement 
1 Open Settings. Scroll up from the main menu, then scroll right until you select the briefcase-shaped Settings option and press X. This will open Settings. 
2 Select Network. This is near the "System Software Update" option. 
3 Select Set Up Internet Connection. You'll find this close to the top of the Network menu. 
4 Select the appropriate network option. Your options include the following: 
5 Select Custom. This will allow you to manually change your DNS or MTU settings. 
6 Select Automatic. This will take care of the more complicated procedures for you. 
7 Select Do Not Specify. This will bypass another manual setup option. 
8 Select Manual when prompted. This option comes directly after the Do Not Specify one; it will allow you to edit your DNS IP addresses.[2] 
9 Edit your DNS settings. In this case, you'll need to enter both a primary and a secondary IP address for your target DNS location. Popular DNS alternatives include the following options: 
10 Select Next. It's at the bottom of the screen. 
11 Select Automatic. This is at the top of the "MTU Settings" section. 
12 Select Do Not Use. It's at the top of the "Proxy Server" page. 
13 Try downloading an item. With the updated DNS settings, you should now be able to download items at a higher speed than which you were previously downloading. Advertisement 
Community Answer Yes, it allows everything that is not important to close and allows more effort in the download or update. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 29 Helpful 95 
Community Answer This decreases the maximum packet size. If the packets are too large, you can end up with lost packets. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 35 Helpful 72