Activate an eSIM with Manual Activation Code
If you are unable to scan the activation QR code, or prefer to activate a different way, you can activate by a Manual Activation Code on your device.
Follow the steps below to request your eSIM activation code:
- Log in to your eSIM Masters account.
- Click My eSIMs in the navigation menu
How to use the Manual Activation Code
iOS / iPhone

3. Directly on your Apple device Click on the link that says – Click to Activate eSIM
Android 13 / Google Pixel
- Open Settings
- Go to Network and Internet
- Look for SIMs, and tap the + icon
- Tap Download a SIM instead? near the bottom of the screen
- On the message that appears, tap Yes, then tap Next. The phone’s camera will open.
- Tap Need help? at the bottom of the screen
- On the ‘Help adding a network’ screen, underneath ‘Having trouble scanning your QR code’, you can tap Enter it manually.
- Now enter the Manual Activation Code exactly as it appears in your eSIM Masters account.
- Follow the steps on the screen to confirm the new data plan.
Other Androids
- Open Settings

2. Go to Connections

3. Go to Sim Manager

4. Look for eSIMs and click Add eSIM

5. Click Scan QR Code

6. Click Enter activation code

7. Copy and Paste Activation code from My Account/My eSIMs tab
Can’t find these options?
If you do not see the options above to enter a manual activation code, unfortunately your phone does not support eSIMs. Please contact us and we can help cancel/refund your order.
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