eSIM Installation

How to install and activate your eSIM

Install your eSIMGlobe travel plan in just a few steps on iPhone or Android. Choose your preferred setup method and connect when you reach your destination.

Install in one tap

Follow these simple steps to set up your eSIMGlobe travel data.

Step 1: Open your installation link

Open your eSIMGlobe order link on the device you will use.

Step 2: Add your eSIM

Follow the on-screen prompts to download your profile.

Step 3: Name your travel line

Label the new eSIM Travel and keep your primary line for calls.

Step 4: Connect on arrival

Choose Travel for mobile data and always enable data roaming on your eSIMGlobe travel line.

Tip: connect to Wi-Fi before installation. Check when your plan validity starts before travelling.

Install with a QR code

Follow these simple steps to set up your eSIMGlobe travel data.

Step 1: Open Settings

Go to Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM.

Step 2: Scan your QR code

Scan the QR code from your eSIMGlobe order on another screen.

Step 3: Add your travel eSIM

Follow the prompts and name your line Travel.

Step 4: Connect on arrival

Choose Travel for mobile data and always enable data roaming on your eSIMGlobe travel line.

Tip: connect to Wi-Fi before installation. Check when your plan validity starts before travelling.

Install manually

Follow these simple steps to set up your eSIMGlobe travel data.

Step 1: Open Add eSIM

Open the Add eSIM menu in your phone's mobile network settings.

Step 2: Enter activation details

Enter the SM-DP+ address and activation code supplied with your order.

Step 3: Confirm installation

Finish the setup and name the line Travel.

Step 4: Connect on arrival

Choose Travel for mobile data and always enable data roaming on your eSIMGlobe travel line.

Tip: connect to Wi-Fi before installation. Check when your plan validity starts before travelling.

Install in one tap

Follow these simple steps to set up your eSIMGlobe travel data.

Step 1: Open your installation link

Open your eSIMGlobe order link on the device you will use.

Step 2: Add your eSIM

Follow the on-screen prompts to download your profile.

Step 3: Name your travel line

Label the new eSIM Travel and keep your primary line for calls.

Step 4: Connect on arrival

Choose Travel for mobile data and always enable data roaming on your eSIMGlobe travel line.

Tip: connect to Wi-Fi before installation. Check when your plan validity starts before travelling.

Install with a QR code

Follow these simple steps to set up your eSIMGlobe travel data.

Step 1: Open SIM settings

Go to Settings > Connections or Network & Internet > SIMs > Add eSIM.

Step 2: Scan your QR code

Scan the QR code included with your order.

Step 3: Install your plan

Confirm download and name the line Travel.

Step 4: Enable travel data

Choose your eSIM as the data SIM and always enable data roaming on your eSIMGlobe travel line.

Tip: connect to Wi-Fi before installation. Check when your plan validity starts before travelling.

Install manually

Follow these simple steps to set up your eSIMGlobe travel data.

Step 1: Open Add eSIM

Open the Add eSIM menu in your phone's mobile network settings.

Step 2: Enter activation details

Enter the SM-DP+ address and activation code supplied with your order.

Step 3: Confirm installation

Finish the setup and name the line Travel.

Step 4: Connect on arrival

Choose Travel for mobile data and always enable data roaming on your eSIMGlobe travel line.

Tip: connect to Wi-Fi before installation. Check when your plan validity starts before travelling.

Before you start

  • Use a stable Wi-Fi connection. Your phone needs internet access to download the eSIM.
  • Install on the phone you will travel with. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.
  • Check when your plan activates. Validity may begin at installation or first connection, depending on your plan.
  • Keep your regular SIM if you still need calls and messages.
  • Do not delete your eSIM before contacting support if something goes wrong.

Device compatibility

eSIM works on supported, carrier-unlocked smartphones. Compatibility varies by model and region.

Always check compatibility before purchasing your travel plan.

Common installation issues and solutions

Installed but no internet

  • Select Travel as your mobile data line.
  • Always enable data roaming on your eSIMGlobe travel line.
  • Toggle airplane mode and restart.

No service or SOS only

  • Check that you are within the covered destination.
  • Enable the eSIM line.
  • Try automatic network selection first.

QR code not accepted

  • Open Add eSIM in your phone's settings and scan the QR code shown on another device.
  • If the phone says 'eSIM cannot be installed' or 'code already used', the profile may already be installed. Check before trying again.
  • Find a line named Secondary, Travel or eSIM in Settings > Cellular / Mobile Data (iPhone) or SIM Manager / SIMs (Android). Enable that line and select it for mobile data.
  • Do not delete an existing eSIM or repeatedly scan the code. If no eSIM profile appears, contact support.

eSIM stuck activating

  • Check when plan validity begins.
  • Ensure the travel line is enabled.
  • Connect to a supported network at your destination.

Changed your phone

  • Do not delete the original profile first.
  • eSIMGlobe eSIMs cannot be transferred to another phone or reinstalled on a different device.
  • Contact support before attempting a new installation.

Cannot add eSIM

  • Confirm your phone supports eSIM.
  • Check whether it is carrier-unlocked.
  • Update the device and retry on Wi-Fi.

eSIM installation: frequently asked questions

Practical answers to help you install your plan, connect at your destination and avoid common mistakes.

Can I install my eSIM before travelling?

Yes, you can generally install it before departure while connected to a reliable Wi-Fi network. Keep the eSIM available on your phone, then select it for mobile data at your destination. Check your specific plan details: the validity period may start upon installation or when the eSIM first connects to a supported network.

Does data roaming have to be enabled?

Yes, always enable data roaming on your eSIMGlobe eSIM line. It is required to use the travel data connection. On iPhone, open Settings > Cellular/Mobile Data, select your eSIMGlobe line and turn on Data Roaming. On Android, open Settings > Connections/Network > SIMs, select the travel eSIM and enable roaming. Menu names vary by model. Keep roaming disabled on your regular SIM if you want to avoid charges from your home operator.

Can I transfer my eSIM to another phone or reinstall it?

No. An eSIMGlobe eSIM cannot be transferred to another device. Do not delete the eSIM profile after installation: it cannot simply be moved or installed on a different phone. If you are replacing or resetting your phone, contact our support team before making changes.

What should I do when I arrive at my destination?

Turn on your eSIMGlobe line in your phone's SIM settings, select it as the line for mobile data and enable data roaming on that eSIM. If your device has two SIMs, you can keep your regular SIM active for calls and SMS while using eSIMGlobe for internet. For better cost control, disable automatic mobile-data switching to your regular SIM. Allow a few minutes for your phone to register on a supported local network.

Why is my eSIM installed but mobile internet isn't working?

First check that you are in a country covered by your plan, the eSIMGlobe line is enabled, it is selected for mobile data and data roaming is turned on. Switch airplane mode on and off, then restart your phone if necessary. Leave network selection on automatic initially. Check whether your plan is active and has remaining data. If you still cannot connect, contact support with your order details and a screenshot of the mobile network settings, without sharing sensitive QR or activation codes publicly.

Do I need Wi-Fi to install the eSIM?

Yes, we recommend a stable internet connection, preferably Wi-Fi, while downloading and installing the eSIM profile. Install using the one-tap link, QR code or manual activation details supplied with your order. After installation, mobile internet works over your eSIMGlobe data plan when you are in a covered destination and the travel line is configured correctly.

Can I keep using WhatsApp and my regular phone number?

Yes. Installing a data eSIM does not normally change your WhatsApp account or number. On compatible dual-SIM phones, you can keep your primary SIM for calls and SMS and use eSIMGlobe for mobile data. Calls or SMS through your home operator may still incur charges, so check your operator's roaming rates.

What if the QR code does not scan?

Open the phone's Add eSIM option first rather than scanning the code with the normal camera app. Display the QR code on another screen, or use the manual installation details provided with your purchase. Make sure the phone supports eSIM and is not carrier-locked. Do not repeatedly delete or attempt to transfer a profile that has already been installed.

How do I know whether my phone supports eSIM?

Look for an Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan option in the mobile network settings, and check the exact model and region with its manufacturer. eSIM support may differ between regional variants of the same phone. Your device must also be unlocked for use with other operators.

Still need help getting connected?

Keep your eSIM installed while our support team helps troubleshoot the connection.

Contact support