# Mounts

> What ships in the box, what the shop sells, and why a metal third-party mount can break GPS.

Source: https://joinnasnet.com/en/guides/starlink/mounts/
Last updated: 2026-08-18

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## Overview

Every kit ships with a mounting solution, so nothing extra is required to get
online. You buy a mount when the included one cannot put the dish where the sky
is clear.

Mounts are **kit-specific**. A Standard mount does not fit a Mini and the other
way round.

## What comes in the box

### Standard 4 and Standard 4 X

![Standard 4](/guides/starlink/Starlink_Standard4_Hero_500x500.png)

A detachable kickstand, usable for both a quick setup and a permanent install.
The [Standard accessory guide](https://www.starlink.com/public-files/accessories_guide_standard.pdf)
lists what else fits.

### Starlink Mini

![Starlink Mini](/guides/starlink/Starlink_Mini_500x500.png)

A detachable kickstand, plus a **Mini pipe adapter and flat mount** that clamps
to any existing pole between 31 mm (1.25 in) and 50 mm (2 in) in diameter. The
[Mini accessory guide](https://www.starlink.com/public-files/accessories_guide_mini.pdf)
covers the rest.

## Buying a mount

Additional mounts and cable-routing accessories appear in the
[Starlink shop](https://www.starlink.com/shop/) once your kit is ready to ship.
Every mount is designed for self-installation, but if the job involves a roof
and you are not comfortable up there, get a professional. See
[Installers](/en/guides/starlink/installers/).

**RV and vehicle mounts.** There is no RV-specific mount for the Standard 4,
Standard 4 X or Starlink Mini. Browse the shop for a general mount that suits
the vehicle, or use the Mini's pipe adapter against an existing pole.

## Third-party mounts

You can use one, with a real caveat. Starlink does not guarantee performance or
compatibility with hardware it did not make, and one failure mode is specific
enough to be worth knowing.

**Metal near the GPS chip breaks GPS.** The chip sits at the **top right of the
back** of the dish. A metal mount that wraps around the base enclosure, or
setting the dish directly on metal, interferes with it. This is explicitly
unsupported.

![Third-party mount clearance](/guides/starlink/starlink_third_party_mounts.png)

For anything moving, the Starlink mobility mount is the supported option.

## Removing the kickstand

Squeeze the release tab at the back of the mount and pull the kickstand away
from the dish.

**Standard 4 X**

![Removing the Standard kickstand](/guides/starlink/starlink_standard_remove_kickstand.png)

**Starlink Mini**

![Removing the Mini kickstand](/guides/starlink/starlink_mini_remove_kickstand.png)

## Related

- [Where to install](/en/guides/starlink/install-guidance/)
- [Obstructions](/en/guides/starlink/obstructions/)
- [Installers](/en/guides/starlink/installers/)