The Method Of Reducing Ping

Select game servers closer to you. Many games have the option to either browse through available servers or set your matchmaking region. Selecting a location close to you is the absolute most effective way to reduce ping.

The process for this will vary wildly depending on the game you are playing. Look for location filters in your server browser, locations in the server name or description (US-West, EU, etc.), or region settings in the matchmaking menu.

Not all multiplayer games allow you to select a region, and may automatically try to connect you to the closest server or player to you.

Close any network-hogging programs on your computer. Before playing your online game, make sure any bandwidth-chugging programs are closed. Torrents, streaming music, and open browsers can all have a big impact on your in-game lag. Close these programs before starting your game. Look in the System Tray for programs that may be running in the background.

Check if there are any other devices on your network taking bandwidth. If someone is streaming video in the other room, you'll likely take a big hit to your ping. Try to time your gaming to when others aren't using the network, or ask politely if they can do something else for a while.

Connect your computer or game console to your router via Ethernet. If your computer or video game console is connected to your network wirelessly, you may experience worse performance in-game. If your network setup allows it, try to run an Ethernet cable from your computer's Ethernet port to an open LAN port on your router.

Reset your network hardware. If you're noticing worse lag than usual, resetting your network hardware may solve the problem. This will disable your network for a short while, so close your game first and make sure you're not interrupting anyone else:

Remove the power cable from your modem and from your router, if you have a separate one.Let your network hardware rest unplugged for about 30 seconds.Plug your modem back in and wait for it to boot up. This could take a minute or two.Plug your router back in after the modem finishes turning on, if you have one. The router may take an additional minute or two to turn back on

Check for malware on your computer. If you have a virus or adware infection, background processes may be eating up a lot of your bandwidth and processing power. Make sure your antivirus program is up to date, and run scans with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and AdwCleaner (both free) to find and remove most common infections. See Remove Malware for more detailed instructions.