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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-2"><strong>What is PS4?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Sony Computer Entertainment's PlayStation 4 is a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_video_game_console" rel="nofollow">home console</a>. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It allows you to play games on your television. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In order to play games, you must first enter the appropriate game disk into the console. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">For frequent updates of the console's system software and the games you want to play on it, you'll need a good Internet connection. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="A home console PS4" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-ps4-2.jpg" style="display:block; height:400px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>A home console PS4</em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-13"><strong>Why is my download speed so slow on ps4?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The most common question we’ve received recently is “why is my ps4 download speed so slow?”</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Causes of slow download speed could be various: From low bandwidth, poor connection, multiple downloads installed at once, to your older router/device.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Let’s get the details!</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-18"><strong>Low bandwidth</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It could be caused by your current broadband's Mbps rate.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Alternatively, it can be slowed down by too many users connected to the network, and in certain situations, to your device.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Low bandwidth is troublesome" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-ps4-3.jpg" style="display:block; height:411px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Low bandwidth is troublesome</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-26"><strong>Poor connection</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Poor network quality can be caused by a variety of factors, including</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Congestion on the network</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Too much traffic overloading routers and other network infrastructure</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">This might happen on your personal network, your ISP's network, or your company's local area network (LAN).</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Poor Internet network" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-ps4-4.jpg" style="display:block; height:426px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Poor Internet network</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-39"><strong>Multiple downloads installed at once</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">When you only download a single file, your Internet connection will utilize 4 Mbps. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If you start downloading many files at once, your download speed will be divided among the other files. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Both your game and the download will be slowed.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Avoid multiple downloads" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-ps4-5.jpg" style="display:block; height:419px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Avoid multiple downloads</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-48"><strong>Downloading to an external drive vs internal</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Your hard drive has no influence on your download speed, but how you manage it while downloading does. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Multitasking when downloading, such as transferring files or running other programs at the same time, might cause your hard drive to slow down.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It’s because it tries to accomplish too many tasks at once.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Multitasking when downloading can slow the Internet" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-ps4-6.jpg" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Multitasking when downloading can slow the Internet</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-57"><strong>Older router</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Your WiFi speeds might be impacted by aged wireless devices, network hardware, and older routers.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">For instance, if your plan only allows for 100 Mbps, outdated routers and other network hardware are probably not going to slow down your connections.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">However, if your outdated router can only support 300 Mbps while you have a gigabit plan, your wireless connection will seem to be moving at a snail's pace.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Even with the world's fastest router and internet service, outdated cellphones, tablets, and other gadgets might make you slower. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Internet speeds on more recent gadgets with low-cost WiFi radios might also feel incredibly slow.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="An old router may slow down the Internet" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-ps4-7.jpg" style="display:block; height:330px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>An old router may slow down the Internet</em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-68"><strong>How to fix slow download on PS4?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/how-to-increase-download-speed-542">How to increase download speed</a> on PS? </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">We highly recommend some quick tips as below:</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-73"><strong>Run a download speed test</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If your PS4 is experiencing lags, delays, or sluggish downloads, the first thing you should do is run a <strong>download speed test</strong>.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It will help you determine whether the problem is with your network connection or with your Playstation.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">You can use a third-party website to test your Internet.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/">MySpeed</a>, Speedofme, Speedtest by Ookla are our choice.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In addition, you can check your download speed right on the PS4. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Follow the steps below:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To begin, go to your Playstation 4's Settings page.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Then navigate to the Network tab.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Finally, choose Test Internet Connection from the drop-down menu.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Run speed test on PS4" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-ps4-8.jpg" style="display:block; height:793px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Run speed test on PS4</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-94"><strong>Restart your Playstation </strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Restarting your Playstation's software is the simplest tip on <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/ps4-how-to-increase-download-speed-657">ps4 how to increase download speed</a>. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">This will allow your console to reload its resources, which may have become corrupted due to a momentary problem or glitch.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To restart your PS4, follow the steps below:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To go to the Quick Menu, press and hold the PS button on your controller.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Go to the Power tab and select Restart PS4 from the drop-down menu.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To finish, hit the O or X button on your controller.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Restart PS4 " src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-ps4-9.jpg" style="display:block; height:614px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Restart PS4 </em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-111"><strong>Restart your network </strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Restarting your network router or modem is an additional option. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">This will force your device to reconnect to your Internet service provider's servers, resolving your PS4's slow download or upload speed.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Follow the steps below:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Locate your modem or router's power cord and disconnect it from the wall socket for 5 to 10 seconds to restart it.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Wait for your modem to activate after reconnecting the power cable.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Return to your PS4 and perform another test to verify whether you are now receiving the speeds specified on your monthly plan.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If you continue to have network troubles on additional devices, we recommend contacting your ISP and requesting that they fix their service.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Restarting your network router" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-ps4-10.jpg" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Restarting your network router</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-129"><strong>Disable remote play</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The PS4 has a feature that lets you set up a wireless network so that other devices can connect to it and view its content.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Whether you've already used this feature, consider disabling it to see if the issue disappears.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">On the PS4, follow these instructions to disable Remote Play:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Use your controller to access your PS4's settings</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Visit Remote Play Connection Settings</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Make sure the Enable Remote Play checkbox is not selected</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">After that, test your PS4's network again to see if the issue has been resolved</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Turn off remote play" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-ps4-11.jpg" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Turn off remote play</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-147"><strong>Pause and resume a single download</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The following solution is only a temporary solution. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">However, because it has served me well so many times, I chose to highlight it.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">This is the same as restarting your PS4, except it's a lot faster.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Follow the procedures below:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Navigate to the Downloads tab on the PS4 interface.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Tap the X button to exit the game you're now downloading.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Select Pause and wait for 5 to 10 minutes </p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Select Resume to see your download speed increase.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Pause &amp; resume a single download" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-ps4-12.jpg" style="display:block; height:1108px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Pause &amp; resume a single download</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Also read: <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/how-to-increase-warframe-download-speed-654">How to increase Warframe download speed</a>?</p>
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