Network and Internet Set, Edit, or Remove Data Limit for Network Connection in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set, edit, or remove a data usage limit for cellular, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet network connections for all users in Windows 11.

Windows can help you stay under your data plan limit and look for ways to reduce data usage. After you set a data limit, it'll let you know when you're getting near it.

Starting with Windows 11 build 23466 (Dev) and build 22631.1906 (Beta), Microsoft has added additional options to the Data Usage page that allows for daily and weekly data limits. The page will also now show how far a data limit has been exceeded.

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EXAMPLE: Data usage of set data limit for network connection







1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and click/tap on Data usage at the top on the right side for the network connection you want. (see screenshot below)



3 Select a network connection (if not correct) you want to set a data limit for, and click/tap on the Enter limit button. (see screenshot below)


4 Choose the Limit type you have for your data plan, enter other limit info, and click/tap on Save when finished. (see screenshot below)


5 Turn on or off (default) Metered connection for this network for what you want. (see screenshot below)


6 You can now close Settings if you like.





1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and click/tap on Data usage at the top on the right side for the network connection you want. (see screenshot below)

Open Network & internet settings


3 Select a network connection (if not correct) you want to edit the data limit for, and click/tap on the Edit limit button. (see screenshot below)


4 Choose the Limit type you have for your data plan, enter other limit info, and click/tap on Save when finished. (see screenshot below)


5 You can now close Settings if you like.





1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and click/tap on Data usage at the top on the right side for the network connection you want. (see screenshot below)

Open Network & internet settings


3 Select a network connection (if not correct) you want to remove the data limit for, and click/tap on the Remove limit button. (see screenshot below)


4 Click/tap on Remove to confirm. (see screenshot below)


5 You can now close Settings if you like.


That's it,
Shawn Brink