HOW DO I PERFORM A SPEED TEST FOR MY DEVICE TO QUALIFY FOR ONLINE POSITION

dianne duncan 0 Reputation points
2026-09-01T16:20:32.1733333+00:00

I am applying for an online job and I need to produce evidence of speed performance. How do I perform speed test on my device with my MICROSOFT ACCT.

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
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    2026-09-01T16:20:48.76+00:00

    A speed test is not tied to a Microsoft account. It measures the internet connection on the device and network currently in use.

    To produce evidence of speed performance:

    1. Connect the device to the internet you plan to use for the online job.
    2. Prefer a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi if possible.
    3. Close other apps that may be uploading, downloading, or streaming.
    4. Avoid other internet activity on the same connection while testing.
    5. Make sure the device is not set to go to sleep during the test.
    6. Run a bandwidth test by searching the web for "bandwidth test."
    7. Save or capture the test results as evidence.

    If the result needs to reflect the best possible performance, these steps can help maximize speed before testing:

    • Use a wired instead of a wireless connection.
    • Avoid running other apps during large uploads or downloads.
    • Avoid other internet use in the home while testing.
    • Run the test at a less busy time, such as at night.

    If the employer wants a deeper connection assessment rather than a simple speed result, a connection assessment test can measure throughput speed, capacity, packet quality, data loss, retransmissions, and related connection quality factors.

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  2. DaveM121 931.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-01T16:56:10.2366667+00:00

    Windows does not provide a method to link your Microsoft account to the speed test, if you have Windows 11 on your PC, right click the network icon on your Taskbar, from there you can perform the Speed Test Microsoft provides, but that function in Windows just uses your browser to perform the speed test.

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  3. Bulldog 4,640 Reputation points
    2026-09-01T19:53:44.8833333+00:00

    Measure you internet speed with any of the many online internet speed testers, like Ookla or your ISP's own speed tester.

    The problem you will run into is that there is no standard method for measuring internet speed, so different websites that use different measurement techniques will give you different results. You'll also get different results from one minute to the next with the same website, because the speed of the internet is constantly changing.

    The internet speed you'll need for that job depends on the job requirements, but just about any broadband connection will get you all the speed you'll need. Best of luck to you!

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  4. Craig Long 18,630 Reputation points
    2026-09-01T22:54:34.11+00:00

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