Pause and resume the download
Restart Steam
Restart your PC
Check your internet speed
Use a wired Ethernet connection
Move closer to your Wi-Fi router
Stop other downloads and streaming
Disable VPN or proxy
Change Steam download region
Clear Steam download cache
Limit bandwidth usage in Steam to unlimited
Make sure Steam is not throttled by background apps
Close unnecessary programs using the internet
Update your network drivers
Temporarily disable antivirus or firewall restrictions
Check disk usage and free up storage space
Install games on an SSD
Verify your router is not overloaded
Reset your network settings
Try downloading at a different time
Reinstall Steam if the issue persists