HomeWindowsHow to Monitor Real-Time Internet Usage on Windows 11

How to Monitor Real-Time Internet Usage on Windows 11

-

Are you aware of how much data your Windows 11 computer consumes? Nobody wants their data to be depleted first thing in the morning, so keep an eye on your internet data usage. On Windows 11, it’s easier to keep track of your internet usage. You can easily check how much data your apps have used with Windows 11’s built-in features for tracking internet usage. This article will assist you in tracking your internet usage, resetting your data usage, or setting a data limit on your Windows 11 PC.

Monitor Real-Time Internet Usage on Windows 11

We’ll talk about how to track internet usage on Windows 11 in this article.

Track Internet Usage On Windows 11

You can track internet usage on your Windows 11 PC from the Network and Internet section of the Settings app. To do so, follow the steps given below-

  • Firstly, open the Settings app on your PC. You can do so by pressing the Windows + I key combo. Another way to open the Settings app is by the search for Settings in the Start Menu and then clicking on it from the search result to open the Settings app.

Settings Windows 11

  • Head to the Network & Internet tab from the left sidebar of the Settings app.

How To Track Internet Usage On Windows 11?

  • Scroll down to the bottom of the right side of the Network & Internet section, and then click on Advanced Network Settings. 
  • Here, search for the Data Usage option and click on it. You will find this option under the More Settings section.

How To Track Internet Usage On Windows 11?

  • On the next screen, you will be able to see the internet data you have used in the last 30 days. You will find the data used in the top left corner of the screen. You can also see the data used over the wireless network as well as the wired network. Scrolling down, you will find a list of apps, showing how much data each app installed on your Windows 11 PC has consumed.

Resetting Internet Data Usage On Windows 11

If you want to reset the Internet Data Usage on Windows 11, then you have the option to do that as well. To reset the internet data usage on your Windows 11 PC, follow the steps given below-

  • Press the Windows + I key combo to open the Settings app on your PC.
  • In the Settings app, head to the Network & Internet tab from the left sidebar.
  • Now on the right side of the Network & Internet tab from the right side, click on the Advanced Network Settings. 

How To Track Internet Usage On Windows 11?

  • On the next screen, click on the Data usage option that you will find under the More Settings section.

How To Track Internet Usage On Windows 11?

  • Next, scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the Reset Usage Stats. Click on the Reset button next to the Reset Usage Stats to reset the internet data usage on your Windows 11 PC.

How To Track Internet Usage On Windows 11?

Setting Data Limit On Windows 11

It might be a good option for you to set a data limit if you are not having an internet connection with unlimited data. You can set up a data limit on your Windows 11 PC if you don’t want your data to get exhausted. To set up the data limit on a Windows 11 PC, follow the steps given below-

  • Firstly, open the Settings app on your PC. To do so press the Windows + I key combo. Now in the Settings app, click on the Network & Internet section on the left sidebar.
  • On the right side of the Network & Internet section, click on the Advanced Network Settings. You will find this option at the bottom of the page.

How To Track Internet Usage On Windows 11?

  • On the next screen, click on the Data Usage option under the More Settings section.

How To Track Internet Usage On Windows 11?

  • Click on the Enter limit option on the top right corner of the next page.
  • You will see a pop-up window open up. Here enter the data limit in the space under the Data Limit. Set the unit, and then click on Save. 

How To Track Internet Usage On Windows 11?

  • After you have set the data limit, you will be able to see how much percentage of the data you have used.

RELATED:

This is how you can track internet usage in Windows 11. We have discussed the step-by-step process to track internet usage in Windows 11, reset usage, as well as set the data limit.

Anurag Jain
Anurag Jainhttps://itechhacks.com
Anurag is a Senior content analyst with 4 years of experience in the industry. Based in India, He is extremely skilled at Windows related to How to Troubleshooting matters. His favorite topics are Windows 11, Android, and How To's.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

LATEST