How to Set Up Your eSIM with eNomad in Minutes

Setting up an eSIM with eNomad is quick, easy, and essential for staying connected on your travels. This step-by-step guide will show you how to activate your eSIM in just a few minutes, ensuring seamless internet access wherever you go.

1. What You Need to Know Before Setting Up Your eSIM

Before you begin the eSIM setup, make sure your phone is compatible with eSIM technology and that it’s unlocked. Here’s what you need to do:

  • Check Compatibility: Ensure your device is an eSIM-compatible phone. Only certain models support eSIM, so this step is crucial.
  • Confirm Your Phone is Unlocked: Make sure your device is ready for eSIM setup.

It’s also important to have a reliable internet connection via Wi-Fi or your local carrier during the installation.

2. The Best Time to Set Up Your eSIM

For the best experience, we recommend setting up your eNomad eSIM just before you embark on your trip. This allows you to complete the setup process at home, avoiding any last-minute hassles.

Remember, once you activate your eSIM, the countdown on your data plan begins. To maximize your plan, activate your eSIM right before you leave.

3. Step-by-Step eSIM Setup Guides for Your Device

  • How to Set up eSIM with eNomad for iOS?
  1. Purchase the eSIM data plan on our website.
  2. Receive the eSIM QR code by email.
  3. Set up your eSIM profile as follows:
    • Go to your device [Settings] > [Cellular or Mobile Data] > [Add Cellular Plan].
    • Scan the QR code provided by email.
    • Tap [Add Cellular Plan].
    • Choose [Secondary] Label and change the name to "eNomad."
    • Select the option for "Use eSIM for cellular data only" and tap [Continue].
    • Select the option for ‘Use Primary as the preferred line’ and tap [Done].
    • Check if the APN Name matches with the eSIM order: Tap on eSIM > [Cellular Data Network] > [APN].
  • How to Set up eSIM with eNomad for Android?
  1. Purchase the eSIM data plan on our website.
  2. Receive the eSIM QR code by email.
  3. Set up your eSIM profile as follows:
    • Go to your device [Settings] > [Network & Internet] > [Mobile Network].
    • Tap "Download a SIM instead?" > Download your SIM > Tap [Next].
    • Scan the QR code provided by email.
    • Tap [Download] and [Done].
    • Check if the APN Name matches with the eSIM order: Tap "eSIM" and tap [Advanced] > Tap [Access Point Names] > [APN].

Need Help Setting Up Your eSIM?

If you encounter any issues during the eSIM setup process, eNomad’s customer support team is ready to assist you.

Back to blog