---
title: How to adjust the available bandwidth for a Mac mini
description: Discover step-by-step instructions for adjusting (upgrading or downgrading) the available bandwidth for your Mac mini.
content:
tags: elastic-metal bandwidth putty
dates:
  validation: 2025-10-17
  posted: 2025-06-23
categories:
  - bare-metal
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

Every Mac mini comes with a designated bandwidth allowance. Increase your server's connectivity with additional, high-performance bandwidth options of up to 10 Gbps, all with unlimited traffic.

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- An Mac mini [installed](/elastic-metal/quickstart/#how-to-create-an-elastic-metal-server)

## Upgrading bandwidth for your Mac mini

Follow these steps to boost the bandwidth of your Mac mini:

1. Navigate to **Apple silicon** under the **Bare Metal** section in the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) side menu. This action takes you to the Apple silicon dashboard.
2. Click the server name or the <Icon name="more" /> beside your desired server to access its information page.
3. Click **Settings** to see a list of available configurations. Then click **Manage bandwidth** in the **Public bandwidth** section. A pop-up window appears.
4. Choose the desired maximum bandwidth for your Mac mini. The associated monthly fee displays on the right side of the pop-up.
    <Message type="note">
      The maximum available bandwidth for each Mac mini is determined by the physical conditions of the network card installed, as specified in the offer description.
    </Message>
5. Click **Continue** to confirm your selected bandwidth. A summary of your order displays
6. Click **Update public bandwidth** to initiate the bandwidth upgrade process for your Mac mini.
    <Message type="tip">
      You will be billed a prorated fee for the first month based on your chosen bandwidth option.
    </Message>

## Downgrading bandwidth for your Mac mini

To reduce the bandwidth for your Mac mini, follow these steps:

1. Access the **Apple silicon** section within the **Bare Metal** category of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com).
2. Click the server name or the <Icon name="more" /> beside your desired server to access its information page.
3. Navigate to **Settings** and then to the **Public bandwidth** section. Click **Manage bandwidth** to open a pop-up.
4. Adjust the bandwidth to your desired level. The associated monthly fee will be adjusted accordingly.
    <Message type="tip">
      Sliding the bar to the far left will reduce the bandwidth to the value initially included with your Mac mini.
    </Message>
5. Click **Continue** to confirm your selection after reviewing the order summary.
6. Click **Update public bandwidth** to execute the bandwidth downgrade process.