While most internet service providers now offer unlimited internet access, some still limit users with data caps.

If you are using a limited data plan, the Data Usage feature in Windows 11 can be a valuable tool. This feature is specifically designed to monitor your internet data usage over a specified period. Additionally, it allows you to set alerts when you’re nearing your data limit, helping you avoid overage charges.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through all the steps to monitor and control data usage on your Windows 11 PC, ensuring you stay within your plan’s limits and avoid any unexpected fees.

How to check data usage in Windows 11

Follow these steps to see your data usage in Windows 11:

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your PC.

Step 2. Go to Network & internet section from the left panel.
Step 3. Click on the Advanced network settings option at the bottom.

You can also click the Data usage option on the top right to check internet data usage on your current network.

Step 4. Now, under the “More settings” section, click on the Data usage option.

Step 5. A list of apps with their data usage in the last 30 days will appear on your screen.

You can also switch between different network options from the top right corner of the screen. This can be useful if you frequently use different types of networks, such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Now you will be able to check and review which applications are consuming a major portion of your data as well as the total data used in a specific period of time.

How to reset data usage in Windows 11

In case you want to reset your data usage counter, here’s how you can do it:

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your PC.

Step 2. Click on Network & internet option from the left panel.
Step 3. Now click on the Advanced network settings option on the bottom.

Step 4. Under the “More settings” section, click on the Data usage option.

Step 5. Click on the Reset button next to the Reset usage stats option.

All your data usage history will now reset, and Windows will now start a new data usage counter on your PC.

How to set data usage limits in Windows 11

In case you are using an internet service that provides only a limited amount of data, then configuring a data limit can be a good option for you.

This will ensure that you don’t exceed your data limits and end up paying additional charges to your internet service provider.

Windows will send you alerts when you are close to exhausting your data limits for the month.

After you configure these settings, you will be able to review, modify and remove the data limits.

To set a data usage limit on your Windows 11 PC, follow these steps:

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your PC.

Step 2. Click on Network & internet option from the left panel.
Step 3. Click on the Advanced network settings option on the bottom.

Step 4. Click on the Data usage option under the “More settings” section.

Step 5. Click on the Enter limit button just below the network type drop-down.

Step 6. A popup box will appear on your screen. Here, enter the data limit and then select the limit type according to your preference.

Step 7. Click on the Save button. Now you will be able to check your data usage by accessing this page.

Windows will now monitor your data usage and send alerts if your data usage reaches closer to the limit, allowing you to take action accordingly.

How to review the remaining data in Windows 11

If you want to check the remaining data for your current cycle, then follow these steps:

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your PC.

Step 2. Click on Network & internet option from the left panel.
Step 3. Click on the Advanced network settings option on the bottom.

Step 4. Click on the Data usage option under the “More settings” section.

Step 5. You can review the remaining data and usage on this page.

You can also check the data usage for other connections by switching the network type from the top right corner.

Now you will be able to see your remaining data for the current cycle.

You can turn on the “Metered connection” toggle to restrict the usage of your data in the background. You can also modify the data limit by clicking on the Edit limit button.

How to remove data limits in Windows 11

If you want to remove data limits from your Windows 11 PC, then just follow these steps:

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your PC.

Step 2. Go to Network & internet and click on the Advanced network settings option.

Step 3. Under the “More settings” section, click on the Data usage option.

Step 4. Select the network type and then click on the Remove limit button.

Step 5. Click the Remove button when the prompt appears.

Now, you will no longer receive data limit alerts, but Windows will continue to monitor your data usage in the background.

For additional features, you can use third-party applications like Networx and Net Speed Meter to track your data usage and monitor your internet speed in real-time.

We hope this guide has been helpful in showing you how to track and manage your data usage on Windows 11. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to share them in the comments section below.