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How to install a travel eSIM on iPhone

Prepare the QR code, add the eSIM in Settings and choose the intended line for mobile data.

By MirageTEL EditorialReviewed by MirageTEL Editorial ReviewPublished 2026-09-09Reviewed 2026-09-09Updated 2026-09-09

Before installation

Connect to reliable Wi-Fi, keep the MirageTEL QR or manual activation details available on a second screen, and confirm that the iPhone is unlocked. Menu wording can differ by iOS version and region.

Add the profile

Open Settings, then Cellular or Mobile Data, and choose Add eSIM. Scan the QR code or use the manual details shown in your account. Give the new line a clear label such as Travel so it is easy to recognize.

Choose data settings

Select the travel eSIM for cellular data when you are ready to use it. Enable data roaming for the travel eSIM when the plan instructions require it, and prevent cellular-data switching if you do not want the primary line to take over. Keep the QR private; an activation code can normally be installed only once.

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