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Welcome to the Starlink Activation Help Guide. Whether you’ve just received your kit box or you’re partway through setup, this guide walks you through every step — from finding your Kit ID on the box to getting all your devices connected to high-speed satellite internet. Use the sections below to jump directly to what you need.

Find Your Kit ID

Locate your Starlink identifier on the box

Activate Your Starlink

Complete activation at starlink.com/activate

Install Your Hardware

Mount the dish and set up your router

Connect to Wi-Fi

Get all your devices online

Troubleshoot Activation

Fix common activation problems

Manage Your Account

Plans, billing, and account settings

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Quick Activation Overview

1

Find Your Kit ID

Locate the Kit ID printed on the outside of your Starlink kit box. You’ll need this unique identifier to link your hardware to your account during activation.
2

Activate Online

Visit starlink.com/activate, sign in to your Starlink account (or create one), and enter your Kit ID to register your dish and begin your service.
3

Install Your Hardware

Unbox your dish (Starlink Dishy), router, and cables. Choose a clear mounting location with an unobstructed view of the sky, connect the cables, and power everything on.
4

Connect Your Devices

Join the Wi-Fi network broadcast by your Starlink router from any device. Follow the in-app prompts in the Starlink app to finalize your network name and password.
Need additional help? Visit the official Starlink support portal at starlink.com/support for FAQs, community forums, and direct contact options.