How To Activate & Use an eSIM on iPhone: Step-by-step guide

Here's how to install and activate an eSIM on an iPhone. For this video, I've used a free eSIM from GigSky and chosen to activate it directly onto my iPhone 14.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:16 eSIM installation methods
0:41 Free GigSky eSIM
1:01 Important installation note
1:13 Step 1 - Begin eSIM activation
1:35 Step 2 - Select the default line for calls & texts
2:46 Step 3 - Select iMessage & FaceTime
2:58 Step 4 - Select Mobile Data default line
3:26 Step 5 - Go to your phone settings
3:34 Step 6 - Change the mobile plan label
3:44 Step 7 - Turn on data roaming
4:00 Step 8 - Check primary SIM won't be roaming

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[Inspectah-konm]

I’ve failed trying to set these ESIMs up before, I even deleted the eSIM thinking I could start again and had to buy another one 😂 they are pretty confusing to set up if you’re not smart on the phone like me. This is the best explanation on how to set one up, thanks I’m saving this video.

[kenvik-qt]

Much better presentation of GigSky than the GigSky itself posted video on YouTube. Only keep in mind that GigSky guide for how to install/activated eSIM on iPhone is not applicable for iPhone 16. Later setting-cellular, cellular data and general-about screens look different of what they teach you about iPhone eSIM setting.

[thesuncollective]

If you only got one device how do you scan a QR code. Do you buy another device?

[SpaceForceCommand]

How about a video of the screenshots of your settings? I've searched everywhere. No one has this

[sylviaplaggemars]

Thankyou, you are the first person that made this easy for me and it makes sense. Great expatiation on how to safeguard the primary no so it does not get charges.

[fjsdfjpg]

Thank you! Great video - quick question: If I do turn this line off for the primary, could I still imessage or facetime with my primary phone number?

[arestitharapos]

Hello can I install the eSIM in my country of residence (Australia) the day I depart so it’s ready to use when I land in Europe the next day?

[nmp]

Wait how is this user friendly ? lol that was a lot of steps

[kim-pky]

I am going on a cruise and while on the ship, I will have a wi-fi package. I will be in Europe for 4 days prior and want to use esim for that and when I'm in various ports. Do I have to turn esim off when on the ship?

[jackiel]

I am sure this is helpful but I am even more confused now. I have bought an esim for USA, (I am based in UK) I just don't want my UK provider to charge me. Do I have to wait until I land to change settings and which ones, I have iphone 12. Thanks

[evabouchalova]

Thank you, you have saved me a lot of googling :)

[pakanuto]

Hello, if I install esim and activate on unlock old device, this device it not with any network, on the esim instalation setting, do I still need to choose primary or just secondary?

[tamarapopovic]

So, when I land to the country, I connect to wifi, or I turn on mobile data? How exactly does it connect to internet when I land? Sorry if the question is stupid.

[ReemTeryaki]

I do the steps but when i turn the wifi off and turn the cellular data on it doesn’t work why

[AmericanInThailand]

Not easy to remember when you step off the plane.

[macroevolve]

esim sucks if You own multiple unlocked Devices.