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eSIM installation guide

Install your Simkoa travel eSIM using a QR code, manual activation, or direct install link from your order.

Before you start

  • βœ“ Strong WiFi or mobile data connection
  • βœ“ eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked device
  • βœ“ QR code or manual activation details from your order
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QR code install

Fastest method β€” recommended

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Manual install

Enter activation details by hand

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Direct install link

Tap to install (when available)

🍎 iPhone β€” QR code

  1. Open the QR code from your Simkoa order email or dashboard.
  2. On iPhone: Settings β†’ Cellular β†’ Add eSIM β†’ Use QR Code.
  3. Or open the Camera app, scan the QR code, and tap Mobile Plan.
  4. iOS 17+: screenshot the QR, then Add eSIM β†’ Open Photos and select the screenshot.
  5. Wait up to 10 minutes for the profile to download, then tap Done.
  6. Label the plan (e.g. β€œTravel Data”) and set Mobile Data to the new eSIM when abroad.
  7. Enable Data Roaming on the travel eSIM line.

🍎 iPhone β€” manual install

  1. Settings β†’ Cellular β†’ Add eSIM β†’ Use QR Code β†’ Enter Details Manually.
  2. Enter the SM-DP+ address from your order page.
  3. Enter the Activation Code from your order page.
  4. Tap Next and wait up to 10 minutes for installation.
  5. Enable the eSIM line and Data Roaming when you arrive.

πŸ€– Android β€” QR code

  1. Open the QR code from your Simkoa order email or dashboard.
  2. Settings β†’ Connections β†’ SIM manager β†’ Add eSIM (path may vary by brand).
  3. Or scan with Camera and tap Add plan to phone.
  4. Tap Add and wait up to 10 minutes for activation.
  5. Turn on the new eSIM line and set it as mobile data.
  6. Enable Data roaming under Mobile networks.

πŸ€– Android β€” manual install

  1. Settings β†’ Connections β†’ SIM manager β†’ Add eSIM.
  2. Select Enter activation code β†’ Enter manually.
  3. Enter the SM-DP+ address and activation code from your order.
  4. Complete setup and enable the eSIM line when traveling.

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