How to add an eSIM to your iPhone
What you need
- An iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, or later
- Your new iPhone needs to be connected to a Wi-Fi network.*
* iPhone 14 models and later that are eSIM only can activate without a Wi-Fi network.
Setup the eSIM card on your iPhone




1. Go to Settings > Cellular ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. Add Cellular Plan ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Use QR Code ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. Scan QR code
And follow the instructions...
Enter the eSIM information manually if necessary
- Contact your carrier to get the eSIM details you need to enter.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Add Cellular Plan.
- Tap Enter Details Manually at the bottom of your iPhone screen.


1. Enter Details Manually ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀2. Enter SM-DP+ Address, Activation Code, Confirmation Code from the personal account
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