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4 changes: 4 additions & 0 deletions menu/navigation.json
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"label": "Reinstall a Mac mini",
"slug": "reinstall-mac-mini"
},
{
"label": "Adjust the available bandwidth",
"slug": "adjust-available-bandwidth"
},
{
"label": "Manage your commitment plan",
"slug": "manage-commitment-plan"
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51 changes: 51 additions & 0 deletions pages/apple-silicon/how-to/adjust-available-bandwidth.mdx
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---
meta:
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:
h1: How to adjust the available bandwidth for a Mac mini
paragraph: Discover step-by-step instructions for adjusting (upgrading or downgrading) the available bandwidth for your Mac mini.
tags: elastic-metal bandwidth putty
dates:
validation: 2025-06-23
posted: 2025-06-23
---

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

<Macro id="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">
The initial month's fee for your chosen bandwidth option will be billed prorated.
</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.
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- Mac mini M4, M2 pro, and M2 are available in PARIS 1
- Mac mini M1 are available in PARIS 3
- Choose a macOS version. Note that if you choose a macOS other than the one installed by default, there will be a delay of about 1 hour before the Mac mini is made available.
- Optionally, configure the available public bandwidth for your server. This option may not be available for all offers.
- Choose whether to activate the **Private Networks 1 Gbps** feature. This lets you attach your Mac mini to one or more Scaleway Private Networks in a [VPC](/vpc/), enabling secure communication with other attached resources.
- Enter a **Name** for your Mac mini, or leave the randomly-generated name in place.
- Verify the **Estimated cost** for your Mac mini based on your chosen specifications.
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