# HTTP headers — Network client hints

> Network client hints allow a server to choose what information is sent based on the user choice and network bandwidth and latency.

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Network client hints allow a server to choose what information is sent based on the user choice and network bandwidth and latency.

{{HTTPHeader("Downlink")}} {{experimental_inline}} : Approximate bandwidth of the client's connection to the server, in Mbps. This is part of the Network Information API. {{HTTPHeader("ECT")}} {{experimental_inline}} : The {{Glossary("effective connection type")}} ("network profile") that best matches the connection's latency and bandwidth. This is part of the Network Information API. {{HTTPHeader("RTT")}} {{experimental_inline}} : Application layer round trip time (RTT) in milliseconds, which includes the server processing time. This is part of the Network Information API. {{HTTPHeader("Save-Data")}} {{experimental_inline}} : A string on that indicates the user agent's preference for reduced data usage.

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