Connect Your Devices to Your Starlink Wi-Fi Network

Find your Starlink Wi-Fi network name and default password, connect all your devices, and learn how to customize your network settings.

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After completing your hardware setup, your Starlink router immediately begins broadcasting a Wi-Fi network. Every device you own — phones, laptops, smart TVs, and more — can join that network just like any standard Wi-Fi, no special configuration required.

1. Open Wi-Fi Settings

   On your device, navigate to Wi-Fi settings and scan for available nearby networks.

2. Select Your Starlink Network

   Look for the network named STARLINK in the list. If you have already customized your network name through the Starlink app, select your custom name instead.

3. Enter Your Password

   Enter the Wi-Fi password printed on the label on the bottom of your router. The password is case-sensitive, so type it exactly as shown.

4. Verify Internet Access

   Once your device shows it is connected, open a web browser and load any website to confirm your internet connection is working.

Connect by Device Type

iPhone / iPad

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Wi-Fi and make sure Wi-Fi is toggled on.
3. Under “Other Networks,” tap STARLINK (or your custom network name).
4. Enter your router password and tap Join.
5. A checkmark next to the network name confirms you are connected.

Android

1. Open the Settings app and tap Network & internet (or Connections on some devices).
2. Tap Wi-Fi and enable it if it is off.
3. Tap STARLINK (or your custom network name) from the list.
4. Enter your router password and tap Connect.
5. “Connected” will appear beneath the network name when successful.

Windows PC

1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the taskbar (bottom-right of your screen).
2. Click STARLINK (or your custom network name) in the network list.
3. Check Connect automatically if you want your PC to rejoin automatically in future.
4. Click Connect, enter your router password, and click Next.
5. Windows will confirm “Connected, secured” when the connection succeeds.

Mac

1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar (top-right of your screen).
2. Select STARLINK (or your custom network name) from the dropdown list.
3. Enter your router password in the dialog that appears.
4. Click Join.
5. A filled Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar indicates a successful connection.

Customize and Manage Your Network

Change Network Name & Password

Open the Starlink app, go to Network settings, and update your SSID and password to something personal and memorable. Changes take effect immediately and apply to all future connections.

Wired Connection

For the lowest possible latency, plug an Ethernet cable from your device directly into the LAN port on the back of your Starlink router. Wired connections are ideal for gaming, video calls, and desktops.

Manage Connected Devices

The Starlink app shows you every device currently on your network. You can view connection details, monitor bandwidth usage, and remove devices you no longer recognize.

Use a Third-Party Router

Want to use your own router or mesh system? Enable bypass mode in the Starlink app, then connect your third-party router to the Starlink router’s Ethernet port. Your router handles all Wi-Fi from that point on.

For the best experience, download the Starlink app to monitor your network, run speed tests, and adjust settings from your phone.

I can't find the STARLINK network

If the STARLINK network does not appear in your device’s Wi-Fi list, work through these checks:

• Confirm the router is powered on. The LED on your router should be lit. If it is off, verify the power cable is firmly seated at both ends.
• Wait a few minutes after first boot. On initial startup, the router may take 2–5 minutes to finish booting and begin broadcasting its network.
• Check your distance from the router. Move closer to the router — ideally within the same room — and scan again.
• Forget and re-scan. On your device, forget any previously saved Starlink networks, then turn Wi-Fi off and back on to trigger a fresh scan.

If the network still does not appear after following the steps above, see the full troubleshooting guide for additional diagnostics.

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