Starlink Outage: How to Tell If Starlink Is Down (and What to Do)

How-To  Updated November 8, 2026  ·  4 min read

How do you check if Starlink is down?

1) Open the Starlink app. The home screen shows whether your Starlink is online, and alerts flag obstructions, power or network issues. 2) Check Starlink’s official X account (@Starlink), which posted updates during the July 2025 outage. 3) Check outage trackers such as Downdetector; a sudden spike in reports suggests a wider problem. 4) Ask a nearby Starlink user whether they’re down too.

How often does Starlink have outages?

Network-wide outages are uncommon. The largest recent one, on July 24, 2025, began around 19:13 UTC and lasted about 2.5 hours worldwide; Starlink’s VP of engineering attributed it to a failure of key internal software services that operate the core network. A shorter global outage of about 45 minutes was reported in May 2024. Local interruptions from obstructions or weather are far more common.

What causes most Starlink connection drops?

Obstructions: trees, roofs or poles blocking part of the sky. Run the app’s obstruction check.

Power: a tripped outlet, failing power bank or inverter, or a loose power-supply cable.

Cables: a kinked or damaged dish cable.

Router or Wi-Fi: the dish is online but devices can’t reach the router. See why your Starlink router is unreachable.

Heavy weather: intense rain or wet snow can briefly reduce performance. See does Starlink work in bad weather.

How do you fix a Starlink outage on your end?

Unplug the power supply for at least a minute, then reconnect. Check every cable connection and look for damage. Move the dish to a clearer spot if the app shows obstructions. If you use a third-party router, connect directly to the Starlink router to rule it out. If the app reports a network-wide issue, wait: there’s nothing to fix locally.

How do you avoid downtime at events and businesses?

For a wedding livestream, a vendor market or a job site, plan for one connection failing. Options include a cellular hotspot as backup, two Starlink kits pointed at different patches of sky, or a failover router. Our backup internet for business guide compares the options. Star Surf can supply multiple kits for events and sites; ask for a multi-kit quote.

FAQs

Is Starlink down right now?

Check the Starlink app, Starlink’s official X account and Downdetector. If only you are affected, it’s likely a local issue such as power or obstructions.

How long do Starlink outages last?

Most are brief. The largest recent global outage, on July 24, 2025, lasted about 2.5 hours.

Why does my Starlink keep disconnecting?

Usually obstructions, power interruptions or cable problems. Run the app’s obstruction check and inspect the power supply and cables.

Does Starlink compensate for outages?

Check Starlink’s current terms of service for your plan; policies can change.

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