Install an eSIM on iPhone

Before you start

• Use an unlocked device that supports eSIM in its purchase region.
• Read your plan’s activation rules. Some plans start when installed; others require arrival or a travel date.
• Connect to Wi-Fi or another reliable internet connection.

Open the installation details

Return to your order page after payment. Wait until the eSIM’s installation details are available.

Display the QR code on another screen, or use the manual details shown with your eSIM.

If you closed the page, use your recovery code or backup file to reopen the order.

Add the eSIM to your phone

Follow the instructions for your phone. Menu names vary by software version and language.

1. Open Settings, then Cellular or Mobile Data, and choose Add eSIM.
2. Choose Use QR Code and scan your eSIM’s code. For manual setup, choose Enter Details Manually.
3. Follow the prompts and give the plan a name you recognize, such as Travel.

Set up mobile data

When your plan’s instructions say to connect, select the travel eSIM for mobile data:

1. Enable data roaming on the travel eSIM if your plan requires it.
2. Turn off data roaming and automatic data switching for your home line to avoid unintended home-carrier data charges.
3. Enter the access point name (APN) only if the installation details require it.
4. In your covered destination, turn off Wi-Fi briefly and check that mobile data works.