When you order a Starlink connection, you receive a Starlink Kit.
The Starlink kit has all the essential components like the Starlink dish, a basic mount, router and cables to start using Starlink.
But it is more of an initial setup than a permanent one.
You would want to mount the Starlink dish permanently, route the cables clearly or extend the WiFi range.
That’s why almost every Starlink user has to buy accessories, and there are official and aftermarket options to choose from.
This post will guide you through the process of buying Starlink accessories from the official Starlink shop as well as from third parties.
A list of the different accessories to get for Starlink is also included.
So keep reading the post till the end.
How To Buy Starlink Accessories
For people living in remote and rural areas, Starlink is a blessing. It enables them to enjoy fast, low latency internet.
The dish needs to be mounted appropriately to get the most out of the Starlink connection. Starlink dish needs an obstruction-free sky view to connect with the low Earth orbit satellites.
Hence, Starlink users need to mount the dish to the roof, external walls, chimney, pole, tower or any other place with a clear view of the sky. The dish will be exposed to different weather conditions, so stability and rigidity of the mount are also crucial.
The Starlink kit comes with the dish, router/power supply unit, a basic mount for the dish, and cables. 
The basic mount that comes with the Starlink kit will not suffice. You must look at the official or aftermarket options for a permanent mounting solution.
The included router might not be enough if you have a big area to cover. Hence you need to buy mesh routers or look for similar options.
Depending on the mount you buy and the mounting place, you might need additional pieces of equipment like a pipe adapter, J-mount, clamps or cable routing solutions.
If you have bought the Starlink RV, you will need a case to carry and store the Starlink dish and other components.
As you can see, the Starlink connection needs buying quite some accessories and setting up to convert it into a permanent internet connection.
Starlink shop (link) has most of the accessories a user might need. Different official mounts are available, like the volcano mount, flashing mount, ridge line mount, etc. The Starlink shop also contains pipe adapters, mesh routers, ethernet adapters, cable routing kits, etc.
Buying Starlink accessories from the Starlink shop is similar to buying from other online stores like Amazon. You would browse the products, add them to the cart and checkout.
However, there is a catch. To browse or order accessories from the Starlink shop, you must meet some criteria.
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First, you must be logged into the Starlink website to access the Starlink shop. Without an active Starlink account, the shop link will not work.
Secondly, you must be eligible for the full Starlink kit order to access the shop. Eligibility for the full order is achieved when you deposit the money for the Starlink kit, and it is ready to ship.
So, to enter the Starlink shop, you must finalize the purchase of Starlink. You cannot even browse the Starlink shop without buying the Starlink kit.
It is not a big issue for those who already have a Starlink connection or the order is ready to ship. But it is a real problem for those who want to browse the accessories options before buying Starlink.
In such cases, you need to look at the aftermarket options. Amazon and other major online stores have many aftermarket Starlink accessories with good reviews. 
There are three benefits of going for the aftermarket Starlink accessories: they are cheaper than the official counterparts, the accessories are more versatile, and you get more options.
The Starlink dish used to be round in shape, but the newer version is rectangular. The official Starlink mounting options are different for circular and rectangular dishes.
However, most aftermarket options are versatile and support circular and rectangular dishes.
To sum up, you can buy Starlink accessories from the official and third-party online shops. But to access the official shop, you must have a Starlink full order confirmed.
If you want to buy accessories before ordering the Starlink kit or want to get accessories for cheaper, go for the third-party options on sites like Amazon.
List Of Starlink Accessories
In addition to the essential components of Starlink internet (dish, router, mount), you need additional accessories to set things up.
For example, you might want to mount the dish on the roof of your house using a flashing mount. Or you might need a pipe adapter to attach the dish to a pole.
Networking accessories like a better router or cables and adapters are also needed often.
Depending on the mounting place, router’s location, building structure, weather, and budget, you would buy different Starlink accessories.
Here is a comprehensive list of the different Starlink accessories available on the official shop and as an aftermarket option:
1. Mounts
The Starlink mount with the Starlink kit is not much of a permanent solution. You need to mount the Starlink dish where it can get a clear view of the sky.
So ideal options are the roof, external walls, chimney, in the backyard or a place away from the buildings.
Depending on the mounting place and budget, you can buy mounts from the Starlink shop or other online shops. Third-party online shops will give you more options since these mounting kits are made for general purposes rather than only for Starlink.
However, you might go through additional purchases like adapters and cable routing tools to make aftermarket mounts work with Starlink.
Mounts available in the Starlink shop are made explicitly for Starlink dishes so that the setup will be more straightforward. They also look sleek and more polished than the aftermarket options.
Remember that mounts available on the Starlink shop are compatible with either the round dish or the newer rectangular dish, not both.
Aftermarket mounts will be cheaper and, for the most part, compatible with both circular and rectangular Starlink dishes.
Some of the mounting options available on Starlink shop are the pivot mount, long and short wall mounts, volcano mount, flashing mount, ground pole mount, etc.
Aftermarket mounting options include the official mounts as well as: J-mount, chimney mount, tower mount, ridge line mount, etc.
2. Mounting accessories
While purchasing a mount, you might not get all the accessories needed to make it work.
For example, ground pole mounts will need a pipe adapter to connect the Starlink dish, and Starlink flashing mounts need the Starlink Volcano Mount to attach the dish.
Cable routing kits and masonry routing kits are also a necessity.
Starlink shop has some mounting accessories like the pipe adapter, cable routing kit and masonry routing kit. Other necessary mounting accessories are available on the aftermarket.
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3. Mesh routers
Starlink kit comes with a basic router. It is a capable router but might not be enough for bigger houses.
In such cases, Starlink has mesh routers available in their shop. The Starlink mesh router is compatible with the rectangular dish and will cover a more extensive area than the default router.
But the Starlink mesh router lacks the variety of features (parental controls, guest mode, security parameters) and flexibility that routers of other brands offer.
Hence if you are using the older circular dish, you should look at the routers of other brands. Mesh routers from popular router brands like TPlink, Netgear, and Asus will provide better features at a fraction of the cost.
4. Starlink RV dish case
Starlink RV is a portable version of the Starlink internet where you can take the dish to different places. It is an ideal option for those traveling or living in an RV.
A case is needed to protect the Starlink RV dish and accessories. It would ensure the equipment’s safety during travel and provide a means of carrying it.
Starlink shop sells the Starlink Travel Case, which precisely fits the Starlink RV dish and related accessories.
If you want something better, Amazon sells some excellent general-purpose cases which can fit the Starlink RV dish. You can also find variety in the aftermarket options, bringing in flexible prices.
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5. Ethernet adapter
The older circular dish was paired with a router containing the Ethernet port.
But the newer rectangular dish comes with a router that lacks an Ethernet port. Hence, you need to buy an Ethernet adapter should you choose to get a wired connection from the router.
The Ethernet adapter is a proprietary design, meaning there will be no aftermarket options. That’s why you can buy the Ethernet adapter only from the Starlink shop.
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FAQ
Question: What does the Starlink kit come with?
Answer: The Starlink link comes with the Starlink dish, a basic ground-level mount for the dish, router unit and cables to power the Starlink unit and connect the dish and router.
Question: Does Starlink come with a mount?
Answer: Starlink comes with a basic ground-level mount that is useful for setting up Starlink. For a permanent mounting solution, you must buy Starlink official or aftermarket mounts depending on mounting place, building structure, etc.
Question: Can you plug an Ethernet cable into Starlink?
Answer: The older circular Starlink dish came with a router featuring an Ethernet port. The newer rectangular dish comes with a base unit that combines the power supply and router and doesn’t come with an Ethernet port. So you need to buy the official Starlink Ethernet adapter.
Final Thoughts
Almost everyone needs to buy some Starlink accessories as the Starlink kit does not provide a complete solution.
You might need to buy mounts, mesh routers, adapters, Starlink RV cases and replacement cables.
Starlink accessories are available as both official and aftermarket options. To buy official Starlink accessories, you need to visit the Starlink shop.
However, access to the Starlink shop is only available if you have a full Starlink kit order confirmed.
When the official Starlink accessories don’t meet your needs, or you cannot access the shop, the aftermarket options will be more than enough.
