In the value field, enter a drastically low number, such as . This limits data flow enough to cause severe rubberbanding and desynchronization without triggering an immediate "Connection Lost" error. Step 3: Map the Hotkey for On-Demand Lag To make the rule behave like a true toggle switch: Navigate to NetLimiter’s Tools menu and select Options . Go to the Hotkeys section. Create a new hotkey action designated to Toggle Rule .

This article breaks down what each term means, how NetLimiter could theoretically be misused, and why you should think twice before trying it.

: Find your game in the NetLimiter Activity list.

On the user's screen, they can move freely because the local client predicts their movement. To other players, the user appears frozen or "jittering" in place.

Right-click the game process and select "Limit". Set the upload/download to a very low value or click the checkbox to activate the "Blocker" rule to temporarily pause traffic.