Limit the speed

Big transfers can fill a slow or shared connection. A speed limit leaves room for everything else.

Steps

  1. In the Transfers list, click Speed (it shows the limit now, for example Speed: Unlimited).
  2. Choose 1 MB/s, 5 MB/s, 10 MB/s or 50 MB/s. Unlimited is the default.
The Speed menu set to 5 MB/s above the Transfers list

Tips

  • The limit applies to every host’s transfers that start from then on. Transfers that are running keep their speed.
  • Large files copy at scp’s full speed when there is no limit.