Questions about running a node

[0bit]

I want to run a node because I believe in Bitcoin. I think it could truly change the world and this is how I want to show my support. I read about running a full-node and it said that the node would have to download the entire blockchain and then would begin communicating with the network. What I am concerned about is that on bitcoin.org, it said a node could use upwards of 200gb of upload a month. The issue I have is that my connection only supports 200 GB a month and this is both download and upload combined. Is there a way of reducing the bandwidth this node uses so that I won't see my internet bills go through the roof? Furthermore, is it possible to run a client that wouldn't use this much bandwidth?

Thanks

[achow101]

You can use the flag -maxuploadtarget=<n> to set a maximum upload where <n> is MiB per 24 hours. You can also use -maxconnections=<n> to limit your connections where <n> is the maximum number of connections possible.

[0bit]

Thanks! I will certainly do that to make sure that I am not going over my monthly limit.

[Snorek]

You can use the flag -maxuploadtarget=<n> to set a maximum upload where <n> is MiB per 24 hours. You can also use -maxconnections=<n> to limit your connections where <n> is the maximum number of connections possible.

But with these limited connections and bandwidth commands isn't running a node quite useless? After all you are doing it to propagate grow of bitcoin network and not to limit it like that.
So I am wondering will it be in the same way as running unlimited version of node?

[Jet Cash]

You don't have to run a node 24/7. I use public WiFi for my connection, and you might consider taking a notebook with you to supplement your bandwidth restriction. You won't be supporting the computing power of the Bitcoin network by much, but you will be supporting the Bitcoin concept. You will also help to expand the Bitcoin user base if you run the network activity display. People ask you what you are doing.

[0bit]

You can use the flag -maxuploadtarget=<n> to set a maximum upload where <n> is MiB per 24 hours. You can also use -maxconnections=<n> to limit your connections where <n> is the maximum number of connections possible.

But with these limited connections and bandwidth commands isn't running a node quite useless? After all you are doing it to propagate grow of bitcoin network and not to limit it like that.
So I am wondering will it be in the same way as running unlimited version of node?

As much as I would like to run an unlimited node, that is not something I am capable of with my internet plan. Hopefully in the future I can switch to a plan without restrictions