Want To Speed Up PS4 Downloads? Learn The Best Tricks

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Sometimes it takes a lot of time to finish the downloading. And sometimes, we cannot make much free time for ourselves. In such scenarios. Waiting for your downloads to get over could be annoying and exhausting. In this guide, we will explain to you how to speed up PS4 downloads, and also provide you with some quick tips to speed up PS4 downloads.

How To Speed Up PS4 Downloads?

Below we have explained how to speed up PS4 downloads by downloading in the Rest Mode, switching the DNS, and using a proxy server.

Downloading in PS4 while at Rest Mode

One of the best ways to download games, movies, and other items on PS4 is by downloading them when you are not using your PS4. By doing so you don’t even have to lose your patience waiting for your download to get over. And in case, if you are wondering whether your PS4 does any function during the rest mode or not. Then the answer is yes! The rest mode is a low-power state in which your console is off, but some functions can still run. For instance, charging controllers, or peripherals via USB, etc.

Follow these steps to download your movies and games during the rest mode.

Go to the main dashboard of your PS4. There you will be able to see all your game icons.
Scroll up and to the right side. Then, click on the “Toolbox” icon to open the PS4 “settings”.
Once, you have opened the “Settings”. Next thing is to open the “Power Save Settings”.
After you open the “Power Save Settings”, you will see there a list of options.
Now, opt for the “Set Functions Available in Rest Mode”.
Let the Set Functions Available in the Rest Mode panel open. Once it opens, you will again see a few options with checkboxes.
Now, check the box that is located next to “Stay Connected to the Internet” so that your console can continue downloading while at rest.

Switching over to DNS Servers for a faster downloading in PS4

Many users, who have tried to adjust their console’s DNS settings have said that it is an effective way to speed up your PS4 downloads. DNS servers are also called phone books on the internet. These servers are capable of translating the web addresses into IP addresses.

Follow these steps to switch to the DNS server to make the PS4 download faster.

Open the “Settings” on your PS4.
After that, search for the “Network” option. Click on it to open it.
There, select the “Set Up Internet Connection”.
After you have opened the “Set Up Internet Connection” panel, click on the “Use Wi-Fi” option if your console is connected to a wireless network. Otherwise, click on the “Use a LAN Cable” option, if your console is connected directly to your modem using a cable.
Select the “Custom” button to change the DNS settings in your PS4. In case you are using a Wi-Fi connection, you will be asked to select your network from a list.
After completing the above steps, you should be now on the IP Settings Screen. There, select the “Automatic”.
Now, select “Do Not Specify”.
After this, click on the “Manual” tab to directly edit the DNS IP addresses in your PS4.

You will be prompted to enter the primary and secondary IP addresses for your DNS server.

Once you have finished, click on the “Next” button visible at the bottom of the screen to move on to the MTU settings.
After the MTU settings open, select on the “Automatic” tab.

NOTE: please, do not try to lower your console’s default MTU number. This solution does not work anymore to make the PS4 download faster.

From the Proxy Servers page, click on the “Do Not Use” option.
After this, on the next screen, you will see the “Test Internet Connection” tab. Click on it to check whether your download speed has improved or not.

Using a Proxy Server to make PS4 download faster

Download the proxy server software on your system and let it install. If you are a Windows user, you can try CCProxy and if you are a Mac user then, you can try Squidman.
Launch your proxy server to obtain its IP address and port number.
Now, set up a new internet connection on your PS4.
Navigate to the settings, then go to the network and then select set up internet connection.
After this, go to use Wi-Fi and then to custom, then you can choose your router.
You can select either “Automatic” or “Do Not Specify” until you reach the Proxy Server page.
Enter your proxy server’s IP address and port number.
Now, you have set your computer as a proxy server for your PS4. This should speed up PS4 downloads.

Quick Tips To Speed Up PS4 Downloads

Avoid downloading more items together

Downloading multiple items or files at once will slow down the download speed for all files. Therefore, always download one file at a time.

Do not play online while your download is active

If you play online two things will happen: first, your game will lag as the download is active. Second, it will slow down the download speed.

Pause and then resume

If your download is taking too much time to initiate or proceed further, then, pause and resume it. This may increase the download speed.

Check your internet connection

Most of the time the problem regarding download speed lies within the internet connection. Check the speed of your internet and the plan that you paid for. If they match, then you will have to upgrade your plan.

Check your router and your modem.

If your modem and router are a few years old, then we suggest you upgrade your router and modem. An outdated router will only distribute a limited amount of bandwidth. If your internet plan has a higher bandwidth network, then your router won’t give that much bandwidth.

Last but not least, make sure the Wi-Fi isn’t crowded

If you are downloading some large file on another device with the same network, then your Wi-Fi tends to get crowded. As a result, your download speed reduces.

There you go, we have listed all the factors that can help you speed up PS4 downloads. One of these methods should help you out and make the PS4 download faster.