💡 If you want to watch YouTube or Twitch while waiting for a game to install, capping the download speed prevents the video from constantly pausing to buffer.

The Epic Games Launcher is a powerful tool for accessing massive titles like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Grand Theft Auto V. However, these games often come with massive file sizes that can bring your home internet to a standstill. That is where the "Throttle Downloads" feature comes in.

By default, the launcher tries to use every bit of available bandwidth to get your game installed as fast as possible. While this sounds great, it can "choke" your connection, causing lag for other people on your network or making it impossible for you to stream video or work while the download is active. Why You Should Use the Throttle Feature

The Epic Games Launcher requires you to enter the limit in . Most internet plans are sold in Megabits per second (Mbps) . To get your number right, use this quick cheat sheet: 1,000 KB/s = ~8 Mbps 5,000 KB/s = ~40 Mbps 10,000 KB/s = ~80 Mbps When to Turn Throttling Off