To connect to a hidden SSID Wi-Fi network from Starlink on a phone or laptop, you need to manually enter the network name (SSID) and password. Here’s how to do it on both:
Steps for Phone (Android / iPhone)
Android:
- Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
- Tap on “Add network” (or “Add Wi-Fi network”).
- Enter:
- Network name (SSID): Type the exact name of the hidden Starlink network.
- Security: Choose WPA/WPA2-Personal (usually default).
- Password: Enter your Starlink Wi-Fi password.
- Tap Save or Connect.
iPhone (iOS):
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap “Other…” (at the bottom of the Wi-Fi list).
- Enter:
- Name: SSID of the Starlink hidden network.
- Security: Usually WPA2.
- Password: Enter your password.
- Tap Join.
Steps for Laptop (Windows / macOS)
Windows 10/11:
- Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Manage known networks.
- Click “Add a new network”.
- Enter:
- Network name (SSID)
- Security type: WPA2-Personal
- Password
- Check “Connect automatically” if you want.
- Click Save and try to connect.
macOS:
- Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top menu bar > “Join Other Network…”.
- Enter:
- Network Name (SSID)
- Security: WPA2/WPA3 Personal (usually selected automatically)
- Password
- Click Join.
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Double-check the SSID spelling — it must match exactly, including case.
- Make sure your Starlink router is powered on and within range.
- If you recently hid the SSID, try power-cycling the router.
- On Starlink Gen 2 or newer (e.g., using the Starlink App), you can enable/disable SSID broadcast and rename or reset your network if needed.
