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Where to mount Starlink
From Starlink's own accessories guides and specification sheets, checked November 2026.
Short answer
Somewhere with a clear view of the sky, within the cable's reach of power. Starlink sells four mounts for the Standard dish: a wall mount for a gable end, a pivot mount for shingled roofs, a pipe adapter for metal poles 1.25 to 2.5 in across, and a no-drill ridgeline mount rated to 50 mph. Check the spot with the obstruction tool in the Starlink app first.
Starlink's mounts for the Standard dish
| Mount | Where it goes | Limits from Starlink |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Mount | Exterior wall near the top of a gable or fascia | "4" Overhang Maximum"; two lag screws |
| Pivot Mount | "Slanted, shingled roofs" | Sealant tape and lag screws into the roof |
| Pipe Adapter | An existing pole | Pipe 1.25 to 2.5 in (31 to 63.5 mm) across; "ONLY INTENDED TO BE USED WITH METAL PIPES, NOT PVC AND PLASTIC PIPES" |
| Ridgeline Mount | Top ridge of a gable roof, no drilling | Shingled roofs under 45 degrees, not clay tile; 4 ballast weights; "wind rating of up to 80 kph (50 mph)" |
Starlink's install guides warn: "Mounts are not designed for high winds, hurricane or tornado wind loads. Tethering should be used in all cases." The Mini has its own wall, pivot and pipe and flat mounts; for a flat mount Starlink suggests a 1/4 in (6 mm) screw into a surface at least 1/2 in thick.
Dish specs that decide where it goes
| Standard (Gen 4) | Mini | Performance (Gen 3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 594 × 383 mm (23.4 × 15.1 in) | 298.5 × 259 mm (11.8 × 10.2 in) | 609 × 396 mm |
| Field of view | 110° | 110° | 140° |
| Cable included | 15 m (49 ft); 45 m (148 ft) optional | 15 m DC cable; 30 m (98 ft) optional | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Wind | Operational 96 kph+ (60 mph+) | Operational 96 kph+ (60 mph+) | Survivable 280 kph+ (174 mph+) |
| Snow melt | 40 mm (1.5 in) an hour | 25 mm (1 in) an hour | 85 mm an hour |
| Power, average | 75 to 100 W | 25 to 40 W | 75 to 100 W |
The cable length is the real limit: the dish has to be within 15 m (49 ft) of an outlet with the standard cable, so measure the route, not the straight line. On a cabin or an RV, see how long a battery runs Starlink.