eSIM Set Up and Activation for iPhone

This guide outlines the steps to install and activate an eSIM on an iPhone using a QR code and an activation code.

First, make sure that:

If you encounter problems during the activation or connection of eSIM, read our guide on troubleshooting eSIM issues on iPhone.

Install eSIM

Open Settings and go to 'Mobile Data' (or 'Cellular').

Settings

Tap 'Add Data Plan' (or 'Add eSIM').

Mobile Data

Use the QR code.

Add Data Plan

If you cannot use the QR code scanner, tap 'Enter Details Manually' and enter ASDP Address and Activation Code. You will find this in your TooSIM account.

Enter Activation Code

In 'Data Plan Labels', choose or manually specify a label name to avoid confusion between multiple plans in the future. Select 'Label For'.

Add Data Plan

Enter a label name, such as TooSIM USA or TooSIM Greece, or any name of your choice.

Attention: You won't be able to rename the added eSIM during the installation process if there are already eSIMs installed on your device. You will be able to rename the new eSIM after installation.

Data plan labels

In the 'Default Line', select 'Primary'.

Default Line

Confirm the use of the 'Primary' number for 'iMessage & FaceTime'.

iMessage and FaceTime

In 'Mobile Data', select the created TooSIM label as the data option. Also turn off the 'Allow Mobile Data Switching' option. This will prevent additional roaming charges.

Mobile Data

Activate eSIM

Open Settings and go to 'Mobile Data' (or 'Cellular').

Mobile Data

Select the created TooSIM label in 'Data Plans' (or 'Cellular Plans').

Data Plans

Activate the options 'Turn on This Line' and 'Data Roaming'.

Partner option

Return to the previous settings and ensure that the TooSIM label is selected by default in 'Mobile Data' (or 'Cellular Data').

Mobile Data