Starlink Installation: DIY Setup, Mounts and Pro Install

Most people set Starlink up themselves on the included kickstand, no tools needed. Professional installation is free on the Residential 200 Mbps and Max plans. The only hard rule: the dish needs a clear view of the sky.

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Starlink's setup guide shows a 110° field of view the dish needs. Trees, poles and roofs in it cause dropouts. Illustration, not to scale. Source: Starlink setup guide (PDF).

Before you order: install the Starlink app and use its obstruction tool at the spot you have in mind. If the sky is blocked there, plan a roof, wall or pole mount.

How to install Starlink in four steps

Check the skyUse the obstruction tool in the Starlink app where you plan to put the dish.
Plug inDish to router with the 49.2 ft cable; router to power.
Point and alignThe app tells you if the dish needs turning.
Join the Wi-FiConnect to the STARLINK network and set your own name and password.

Watch Starlink's own install videoOfficial video from starlink.com (opens in a new tab).

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Which Starlink mount do I need?

Official Standard mounts from Starlink's accessories guide (PDF). Available to purchase after receiving your order confirmation email.

Where will the dish go?

Kickstand (in the box): Yard, deck or flat ground with open sky. Tools: None. Included with the kit.

What comes in the box

Starlink dish
Kickstand
Router 3
Starlink cable 15 m (49.2 ft)
AC cable 1.5 m (4.92 ft)
Power supply 1.5 m (4.92 ft)

Standard kit contents from starlink.com/specifications, checked 14 Oct 2026.

Professional installation: who gets it free

Plan	Monthly	Pro install
Residential 100 Mbps	$55	Shown at checkout
Residential 200 Mbps	$85	Free
Residential Max	$130	Free

Changed your mind after installing? You have 30 days: Starlink return policy. Every plan and price: Starlink price.

What Elon promised

Starlink speed doubles to ~300Mb/s in 2021Missed Starlink V3 constellation starts deploying this month (by Sep 30, 2026)Delivered

Questions

How much does Starlink installation cost?

Nothing if you set it up yourself on the included kickstand. Starlink lists free professional home installation on Residential 200 Mbps ($85/mo) and Residential Max ($130/mo). Mounts cost extra (starlink.com, 14 Oct 2026).

Can you install Starlink yourself?

Yes. The kit comes with a kickstand, a 49.2 ft cable and the router. Starlink's guide is five steps: get the app, plug in, find clear sky, align, join the Wi-Fi.

Can I get someone to install my Starlink?

Starlink offers free professional installation on Residential 200 Mbps and Residential Max. On other plans, any installer option and price shows at checkout for your address.

Do I need to drill a hole in my house for Starlink?

Not for a ground setup on the kickstand. Wall, roof and pole mounts screw in, and Starlink lists a drill and a 6 mm (1/4 in) bit for them. How you bring the cable inside is up to you.

What blocks a Starlink signal?

Anything between the dish and the sky. Starlink: "Your Starlink needs a clear view of the sky so it can stay connected with satellites as they move overhead. Objects that obstruct the connection between your Starlink and the satellite, such as a tree branch, pole, or roof, will cause service interruptions."

What's the downside of Starlink?

It needs open sky, usually costs more than cable or fiber, and plans vary by area. Our full answer: Is Starlink worth it?

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