{"1":{"question":"1. Is Steam throttling my download?","answer":"<p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Steam throttles downloads while streaming by default and limits your bandwidth in general.<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>To disable it, follow these steps:<\/p><ol><li dir='ltr'><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Navigate to Steam Preferences... (\u2318 + ,)<\/p><\/li><li dir='ltr'><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Go to the Downloads section.<\/p><\/li><li dir='ltr'><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Uncheck &quot;Throttle downloads while streaming,&quot; &quot;Limit bandwidth to,&quot; and &quot;Only auto-update games between&quot; in the Download Restrictions section.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>"},"2":{"question":"2. How long does it take to download a game on Steam?","answer":"<p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Unfortunately, answering this question is nearly impossible.&nbsp;<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>However, many users have inquired whether other players have faster download speeds, and the answer is most likely yes.<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Keep in mind that download speeds vary depending on the size of the game, your internet connection, the distance between you and the nearest node, and other factors.<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Those with slower download speeds will need to plan ahead of time for a download.&nbsp;<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>For the best download experience, start the installation before leaving for work or school, or before going to bed at night.<\/p>"},"3":{"question":"3. What is the average download speed for Steam?","answer":"<p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>To enjoy uninterrupted online gaming, you must have download speeds of at least 10Mbps.<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>While you can play on Steam at slower speeds at times, it is recommended that you have a connection speed of at least 10Mbps.<\/p>"}}