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How to activate your eSIM

A guide for activating your eSIM for the first time

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Written by George
Updated over a week ago

ℹ️ What happens when you activate your eSIM?

You're setting up your Honest Mobile eSIM so your phone can connect to the network without needing a physical SIM card. This makes it faster to get started, and means you can switch devices or plans more easily in future.

Once activated, your eSIM connects you to the Honest network just like a standard SIM with no need to wait for delivery.


📲 Step by step: Setting up your Honest eSIM

To get started with your new eSIM:

  • Order your SIM on the Honest website
    → Make sure to choose the eSIM option at checkout

  • Check your email for:

    • A QR code (this is your eSIM)

    • A 4-digit SIM code

  • On your phone, open Settings

  • Follow the steps to add your eSIM:

    iPhone:

    • Go to Settings > Mobile Data > Add Data Plan

    Android:

    • Go to Settings > Connections > SIM Card Manager > Add eSIM

  • Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code from your email
    → Or manually enter the details if needed

  • Open the Honest app and log in

  • Enter the 4-digit SIM code from your email

  • Follow the in-app steps to finish activating your SIM


❓What happens next?

Your eSIM is now fully active and ready to use 🎉

You’ll be able to make calls, send texts, and use data on the Honest network. If you ever need to move your eSIM to a new phone, just get in touch and we’ll help you

switch.

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