Starlink accessories: which mount, cable and adapter you need
Starlink sells separate accessories for each of its four kits, and most do not fit across kits. Find your dish first, then pick the mount and cable for where it will go.
Most homes need nothing extra: the kickstand and the included cable are enough if the dish has a clear view of the sky. Buy a mount when trees or buildings block the view from the ground, and a longer cable when the router has to sit more than 15 m from the dish. Every accessory below is kit-specific, so check which dish you have before you order.
Starlink's shop sorts accessories by kit: Standard, Mini, Performance and Enterprise. A Standard mount will not hold a Mini, and a Mini cable will not plug into a Standard dish. If you are not sure which kit you have, the Starlink review shows each one, and the model name is on the dish label and in the Starlink app.
Before you buy any mount, run the obstruction check in the Starlink app from the spot you have in mind. Prices change often and vary by region, so we link to Starlink's shop rather than listing them here. Authorized retailers such as Best Buy carry the most common mounts and cables.
Standard kit: mounts
The Standard kit ships with a kickstand for ground use. These mounts lift it clear of obstructions or fix it to a building or vehicle.
Standard kit: cables and router
The kit includes a 15 m cable. The 45 m cable is for routers that need to sit farther inside. Routing kits seal the hole where the cable enters the house. For coverage in far rooms, see how to set up mesh Wi-Fi.
Starlink Mini
The Mini has a built-in router and runs on USB-C or DC power, so its accessories are mostly about power and travel. We cover these in more detail in our Starlink Mini guide for RVs and cars.
More on the dish itself in our Starlink Mini guide.
Performance (Gen 3)
The Performance kit is built for permanent and business installs. Its mounts and cables are not interchangeable with the Standard kit.
Enterprise
Enterprise accessories are sold through business accounts. The main one is the cable that connects the high-performance power supply to your own network equipment over RJ45.
Which one do you need?
What to buy first
Start with placement: a clear view of the sky matters more than any accessory. Our Starlink setup guide covers how to pick a spot. Then buy only what that spot needs, usually one mount and, if the run is long, one cable. To compare Starlink with other options at your address, see the best satellite internet.
Still deciding on Starlink itself? Our Starlink vs. cable comparison covers speed and three-year cost.
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Questions
Which Starlink mount is best for a roof?
For a pitched roof, the Pivot Mount or Ridgeline Mount; for a wall or chimney, the Wall Mount or a pipe adapter on your own pole. The dish needs a clear view of the sky, so check obstructions in the Starlink app first.
Can I get a longer Starlink cable?
Yes. Starlink sells a 45 m cable for the Standard kit in place of the 15 m one that comes in the box. Don’t splice or extend the cable yourself.
Does Starlink Mini need a mount?
No. The Mini has a built-in kickstand. Mounts help for a permanent spot on a wall, roof rack or vehicle.
Do I need the Ethernet adapter?
Only if you want to wire a device or your own mesh system to the Starlink router. The Gen 3 router has two Ethernet ports built in.