The Simple Answer
Setting up Starlink has two parts. First you set up the app on your phone. Then you set up the kit, which is the dish, the router and the cables. Most people finish in under an hour. This guide goes step by step, so you can follow along and tick off each part as you go.
What You Need Before You Start
Your Starlink kit, taken out of the box
A phone with internet for now (mobile data is fine)
The email you used to order
Your password, or a way to reset it
A spot outside with a clear view of the sky
About one hour with no rush
If you cannot remember which email you used, check your order message first. It will save time later.
Part 1: Set Up the App
Open the app store on your phone.
Search for the Starlink app and install it.
Open the app and sign in with your Starlink account. If you do not have one, make one with the same email you used to order.
Look for your kit or your plan inside the app. It should show up in your account.
If your kit does not show up, you may have signed in with a different email. Try your other emails.
Part 2: Set Up the Kit
Lay out the dish, the router and the cables on the floor.
Pick a place for the dish. It needs a wide view of the sky, with no trees, roofs or walls in the way.
Join the cables as shown in the booklet that came in the box.
Plug in the power. The dish may move on its own for a few minutes. This is normal.
Wait for the router to start. Look for its Wi-Fi name on your phone.
Connect your phone to that Wi-Fi and go back to the app.
Part 3: Check That It Works
Open the app and look at the status
Open a website on your phone
Play a short video for a minute
Walk to the room where you will use the internet and test it there
If all four work, your setup is done.
Common Problems and Easy Fixes
Problem: The app does not show my kit.
What to do: Sign out, then sign in again with the email you used to order.
Problem: The signal keeps dropping.
What to do: Move the dish to a spot with a clearer view of the sky and test again.
Problem: The router has no Wi-Fi name.
What to do: Wait a few more minutes, then check that all cables are pushed in firmly.
Problem: The dish is not moving.
What to do: Check the power cable, and wait a few minutes. If it still does nothing, unplug it, wait one minute, and plug it in again.
Problem: The app says there is an update.
What to do: Let the update finish. Keep the power on until it is done.
Good Habits for Setup Day
Test the spot for the dish before you fix it in place
Keep the cables neat, with no sharp bends
Do not unplug the kit while it updates
Keep your email and password in a safe place
Type the web address yourself instead of tapping links in messages
Quick Questions
Q1: What is Starlink.com/activate?
It is a web address people search for when they want to set up a new Starlink kit. Your kit and plan are linked to your account, and you can also manage them in the app.
Q2: Do I need the app?
It is very useful. It guides you through the setup and shows the status of your kit.
Q3: How long does setup take?
Often under an hour, but it can take longer if you need to change the spot of the dish.
Q4: Where should I put the dish?
In a place with a wide view of the sky and nothing tall nearby.
Q5: Can I move the dish later?
Yes. Test the new spot with the app before you fix it.
Q6: Why is my internet slow?
Check for things that block the sky, and check how many devices are using the Wi-Fi.
Q7: Do I need to set it up again after a power cut?
Usually no. The kit starts again on its own when the power comes back.
Final Words
Starlink.com/activate is where many people begin, and the setup is easy if you take it in order. Set up the app, set up the kit, then check that it works. If something goes wrong, check your account, the view of the sky and the cables first.