{"id":119767,"date":"2026-10-15T10:32:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T08:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelesim.ch\/en\/help\/install-esim-iphone\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T10:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T08:32:26","slug":"install-esim-iphone","status":"publish","type":"tesim_help","link":"https:\/\/travelesim.ch\/en\/help\/install-esim-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I install my eSIM on an iPhone?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Install your eSIM while you are connected to Wi-Fi, ideally a day or two before you travel. Install it on the phone you will travel with: the eSIM is bound to that phone and cannot be moved to another one.<\/p>\n

Option 1: one tap (iOS 17.4 or later)<\/h2>\n
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  1. On your iPhone, open the eSIM email or My account > My eSIMs<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Tap Install on iPhone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Follow the steps on screen and tap Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Option 2: scan the QR code<\/h2>\n

    Show the QR code on another screen, such as a computer or a printout, then on your iPhone:<\/p>\n

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    1. Open Settings<\/strong> and tap Mobile Data<\/strong> (or Cellular).\"iPhone<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Tap Add eSIM<\/strong>.\"Add<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Tap Use QR Code<\/strong>.\"Use<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Scan the QR code from your email or My eSIMs.\"Scanning<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Tap Continue<\/strong> to activate the eSIM.\"Continue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Option 3: enter the details manually<\/h2>\n
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      1. Go to Settings > Mobile Data > Add eSIM > Use QR Code<\/strong> and tap Enter Details Manually<\/strong>.\"Enter<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Copy the manual install code (LPA)<\/strong> from your email or My eSIMs, paste it and tap Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        After installing<\/h2>\n