Select Set Up Manually, and select Auto for all options apart from the Proxy.
On your PS4, head to Settings > Network > Set Up Internet Connection and select your preferred connection type (Ethernet or Wi-Fi – just make sure it’s on the same network as your PC).
Make a note of the IP and Port Number from the HTTP listing.
Click Options and locate the HTTP/RTSP protocol listing change the corresponding IP in the dropdown menu from 0.0.0.0 to your local IP (there should only be one other option).
Open CCProxy and click Stop to stop the proxy (it starts automatically upon opening).
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Download and install CCProxy on your PC – you can opt for the paid version if you want, but you only need the free version for the purpose of this tutorial.
The key is to set up a proxy server on your PC that your PS4 can use to download data from PSN, which should provide a much-needed boost to download speeds on the PS4. Speed up PS4 downloads using a proxy server The good news is that there is a way to actually speed up PS4 download speeds, and all you need is a PC, proxy server software and your PS4 to do it. Thread on Reddit that explains it really well for those that want to know more. The flaw is that the PS4 can’t download huge chunks of data at once, and PSN has to ‘wait’ for the PS4 to organise the data as it’s downloaded. While these steps may slightly increase the speed of your download, the real reason for slow speeds is due to how the PS4 is designed to download data from the PlayStation Network itself.
Avoiding playing online games while downloading.
Making sure nobody else is downloading large files on your home network.
Putting your console in rest mode when downloading.
Using an Ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi.
Setting your DNS to Google’s DNS servers.
Over the years, many tips have appeared online to speed up PS4 downloads, including but not limited to: