#Wow speedtest custom how to#
#Wow speedtest custom upgrade#

If you used more than one connection (say you went from a hotspot to home and ran tests in both locations), or used more than one connection server, click 'Filter Results' to narrow down which tests/servers you want to see. Click the tab to switch from download to upload speed. Even without an account, Speedtest will let you compare your results to global average speeds. Once you've run it a few times, put those numbers in context: click the 'Results' link. Run the test a few times by clicking the 'Go' button again and again-you will see fluctuations in the data speed from test to test, depending on the network congestion at any given time. There's also a chain icon to grab a link you can post anywhere, as an image or weblink or even embed into a page. You have the option to share the information via social media by clicking the buttons at the top for social media. The whole process should take less than a minute to complete, and you watch it unfold in real time.Īfter completion, view your connection's upload and download speeds as measured in megabits per second (Mbps). All you have to do is click the 'Go' button.

It determines your location and pairs you to a local Speedtest server. Use the mobile apps to test on your smartphone ( iOS, (Opens in a new window) Android (Opens in a new window)) it also has native apps for Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, even the Apple TV. Speedtest is still handy without an account.

#Wow speedtest custom upgrade#

You can view your entire test history to see how your internet connection changes over time, which is handy if you go through an upgrade or downgrade in service and want to see the change reflected in real life, not just on a bill. With an account, you can change settings, like picking a server for testing, and make it permanent so it's saved for every time you visit. The real benefit in using comes from creating an account. The famed Ookla Speedtest (Opens in a new window) also measures the time it takes for data to transfer between your computer and a remote server by way of your local ISP connection.

#Wow speedtest custom how to#

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