How do I activate my eSIM?

Preparation (please quickly check before you start)

1. You need Wi-Fi
   The installation works most reliably with a stable Wi-Fi connection (at home is ideal).
2. Open the QR code on a second device
   Best option: open the activation email on a laptop, tablet, or a second phone.
   (If the QR code is on the same iPhone you want to install the eSIM on, scanning can often be inconvenient.)
3. Your iPhone must support eSIM and must not be SIM-locked
   (If your iPhone is locked, it cannot add third-party eSIMs.)

Part 1: Install the eSIM (you can already do this before your trip)

1. Open Settings
   Settings → Cellular
2. Add eSIM
   Tap: Add eSIM (depending on the iOS version it may also say: Add Cellular Plan)
3. Scan the QR code
   Tap: Use QR Code Then scan the QR code from your eSIMony email.

If scanning does not work:

1. Tap: Enter Details Manually and enter the activation data from your email.
2. Add Cellular Plan: Your iPhone will show that a new cellular plan has been detected. Tap Continue / Add and follow the instructions on the screen.
3. Name the plan (very important so you can find it again): Give the plan a clear name, for example: eSIMony USA or eSIMony South America
4. Select default line for calls & SMS Here make sure to select: Primary This ensures calls and SMS continue through your regular number.
5. Set iMessage & FaceTime Here also choose: Primary So iMessage and FaceTime continue to work with your usual number.
6. Set mobile data Under Mobile Data select: eSIMony And very important: Toggle “Allow Mobile Data Switching” = OFF (This prevents the iPhone from accidentally using data from your home SIM.)
7. Finish setup Tap Done. Safety check after installation (so nothing starts running before your trip)
8. Leave eSIMony data roaming OFF for now Settings → Cellular → eSIMony → Data Roaming Data Roaming = OFF (until you are in your destination country)
9. Optional (extra safe): temporarily disable the eSIMony line Settings → Cellular → eSIMony → Turn On This Line = OFF (This guarantees that nothing can run in the background. You will turn it on again in your destination country.)

Part 2: Activation in the destination country (do this only after arrival)

As soon as you land (or shortly before landing):

1. Turn on the eSIMony line (if previously disabled) Settings → Cellular → eSIMony → Turn On This Line = ON
2. Enable data roaming for eSIMony Settings → Cellular → eSIMony → Data Roaming = ON
3. Set mobile data to eSIMony (if it changed) Settings → Cellular → Mobile Data → eSIMony
4. Home SIM: keep data roaming OFF This prevents any roaming charges from your regular carrier.