How To Transfer Starlink Hardware Ownership To Other?

Jessica Watkins

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How To Transfer Starlink Hardware Ownership To Other

If you wonder whether you can sell your starship ownership to another person, the answer is ‘Yes.’ There may be several reasons for transferring the ownership rights to another.

However, before you transfer the ownership rights to another person, you must ensure that your account is devoid of any outstanding bills. Secondly, you must also ensure that the person you transfer ownership rights to resides in a Starlink-designated area.

However, it is entirely on the discreet of Starlink to accept or deny the transfer. Hence, before you transfer your Starlink ownership, you need to get approval from the company. However, once the transfer is done, Starlink is not responsible for the damage to the hardware. Hence, if you are purchasing Starlink hardware from another person, ensure that the hardware is in proper shape, and all the outstanding dues are met, with else you will be responsible for clearing the dues.

Initiating the Ownership Transfer Process 

If you are planning to transfer your ownership rights of Starlink to another person, you must first contact Starlink customer support. It is because you can initiate the transfer with the help of customer support. Once approved, you must log in to your Starlink account. It would be best to remember that only you could make the transfer.

Therefore, once you log in to your Starlink account, tap the ‘Support’ option and provide the necessary information. You must provide the contact number of the person to whom you are transferring the ownership rights of Starlink, along with his email address. You must also ensure that all the outstanding dues are paid in full. There are various options with which you can clear your outstanding dues.

Completing the Ownership Transfer Request

Once you have provided all the necessary information relating to the transfer, ensure all the details are correct. You will also have to make sure that you cancel your current services with Starlink and clear all your outstanding dues. You need to provide a Starlink identifier to the customer to whom you are transferring the ownership rights of your Starlink hardware. 

Following are the options you need to provide to the person you are transferring.

  • The Dish serial number is located at the bottom of the Starlink mast.
  • The serial number of the Kit.
  • The Terminal ID is located in the Starlink app.

You will also need to provide a new email ID, preferably the email ID of the person to whom you are making the transfer. It is because your email ID becomes invalid once you cancel your account. You will not be able to provide the same email ID. Hence, when all the formalities are met, you can now successfully transfer the ownership rights to the person you are selling your existing Starlink hardware.

Reviewing and Approving the Transfer

Before you transfer the ownership rights of your Starlink hardware to the other person, you need to review the transfer properly. This is because it cannot be reversed once you approve the transfer. You will also not be able to use the hardware.

Therefore, once you are sure that all the details are in perfect order, you can approve the transfer. However, you must ensure that Starlink gives a ‘Go ahead’ sign to initiate the transfer. Starlink reserves the right to approve or disapprove a particular transfer.

Therefore, once you get the green signal from Starlink, you must begin the ownership transfer of your Starlink hardware to the other person. You will also have to ensure you have provided a new email ID and the billing address. So, when you update the email ID and billing address, you can proceed with the transfer only after receiving a confirmation from the company.

Packaging and Shipping Guidelines

When all the formalities of ownership transfer of your Starlink hardware are met, you must pack up the Starlink hardware. You must ensure that you make all the Starlink kits carefully. The Starlink kit must have the dish, mount, Starlink cable, router, and router power cord. You must also ensure that the hardware is in good working condition.

You must factory reset the Starlink router by unplugging the power six times in a row. Please pack the required hardware in the original Starlink box that you received during your purchase.

However, if the Starlink box is unavailable or not in proper order, you will need to pack the hardware carefully to remain safe during transportation. It is because you will want the equipment to be protected before it reaches your buyer else all your hard work will crash immediately. 

Updating Account Information 

Once the formalities are dealt with by both the buyer and the seller regarding the transfer of ownership rights of Starlink, you need to update your account information.

If all the transfer details are in perfect order, you need to click on the ‘Transfer’ tab to transfer the ownership rights of Starlink. You will not be able to use the services of Starlink further because of the termination of your ownership rights. Now, the buyer can set up his account with Starlink services.

He will have to log on to the Starlink website and enter all the necessary details required for the smooth services of Starlink. He must also provide the correct email ID and Billing address. The buyer needs to provide the correct information if there are any changes. Also, you must link your bank account with Starlink to pay the monthly charges on time.

Ensuring Successful Hardware Setup

Before setting up the Starlink hardware, you must install the Starlink app on your Android phone. You can proceed now with setting up the hardware.

However, it is essential that you set up the hardware in a place where there are no obstructions, or else the signal will be weak. It would be best to scan from your phone to check for any obstruction and ensure the hardware installation is in the perfect position.

Once the connection is securely made, you must configure your network to ensure a smooth connection. You must also check whether all the hardware kit is installed according to the instructions and whether the plugs are correctly fitted. After successful installation, you must switch on the router’s power and check for the settings.

If the connection succeeds, it will ask to set up the password. You can now log in to your account with the password you created and enjoy an uninterrupted network of Starlink.

Tips for a Smooth Ownership Transfer 

If you are moving away to a new place or want to stop with the services of Starlink, there are options where you can sell it to another person. Therefore, if you want to transfer the ownership rights of the hardware of Starlink to another person, you need to ensure that all the details are handled appropriately.

However, you need to contact the customer care of Starlink to get approval for the transfer. Once you receive the nod, you must log in to the Starlink website, enter the necessary details, and press the transfer tab. When the documentation is completed successfully, and the transfer has been authorized, you must arrange to send the hardware kit to the person concerned. 

Conclusion

It is an advantage to take the services of Starlink because you can also transfer the ownership rights to another person. However, you must ensure that you have completed all the necessary formalities and exited your account so that the new owner of your Starlink hardware can use the Starlink network properly. 

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