How to enable Metered Wi-Fi in Windows 10

Description: This article will show how to enable a metered Wi-Fi connection in Windows 10, which will limit data usage.

  1. Select the Start button at the lower left corner of the screen, then choose Settings.
    Start button, Settings
  2. Select Network & Internet.
    Settings, Network & Internet
  3. Select Wi-Fi.
    WiFi
  4. Scroll down and choose Manage known networks.
    Manage Known Networks
  5. Select the name of the network from the list and choose Properties.
    Manage Known Networks, Properties
  6. Toggle the slider for Set as metered connection to On.
    Metered Connection Settings

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