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How to Activate eSIM on iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Activate eSIM on iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide

October 25, 2025
6 min read
Learn how to activate and set up your travel eSIM on iPhone with our simple, step-by-step guide. Perfect for hiSIM.net users and all compatible iPhone models.

How to Activate eSIM on iPhone

Activating an eSIM on your iPhone is quick and easy. Whether you purchased your travel eSIM from hiSIM.net or another provider, the steps are almost identical.

Illustration of an iPhone showing mobile settings


Compatible iPhone Models

You can use eSIM on most recent iPhones, including:

  • iPhone XS, XR and later
  • iPhone SE (2020, 2022)
  • iPhone 14 and 15 series (eSIM‑only in some regions)

Before you start, make sure your iPhone is unlocked and connected to Wi‑Fi.


Activation Steps

  1. Open Settings → Mobile Data / Cellular
  2. Tap Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan
  3. Choose Use QR Code and scan the eSIM QR code from your hiSIM.net email
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions until the new plan is added
  5. Give the plan a clear label such as “Travel eSIM hiSIM”
  6. In Mobile Data, set the new eSIM as your data line and enable Data Roaming

After a few seconds, your iPhone should show signal bars and 4G/5G from the partner network in your destination.


Final Checks Before You Travel

  • Keep your physical SIM active if you still need to receive SMS or OTPs
  • Turn off automatic app updates on mobile data to save your allowance
  • Restart your iPhone if the network does not appear immediately after landing

Once these steps are complete, your eSIM is ready to use and you can enjoy your trip with reliable mobile data from the moment you arrive.

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