Set up the profile on a reliable internet connection, then decide when to turn on the line based on the selected package’s activation rule. The labels below may differ slightly by iOS version and region.
Before scanning
- Confirm the phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked; see our compatibility steps.
- Connect to Wi-Fi or another dependable internet connection. Apple says eSIM setup requires internet access in most cases.
- Open the private order page and read whether this specific plan starts at first installation or first connection to the local network.
- If you can, display the QR code on another screen. If you only have one device, use manual details when supplied or follow Apple’s supported on-device QR workflow.
Apple supports QR-code, carrier activation, carrier links and manual entry, depending on the provider. For this store’s purchase flow, use the QR code or manual SM-DP+ details shown on your private order page; do not use a QR code copied from a different order.[1]
Install with the QR code
- 01
Open cellular settings
Go to Settings → Cellular or Mobile Data → Add eSIM. On some versions, the action is labelled Set Up Cellular.
- 02
Choose QR code
Tap Use QR Code and scan the code on your private order page. If prompted, enter the confirmation code supplied with the order.
- 03
Follow the install prompts
Give the new line a recognizable label such as ‘Morocco Data’. Keep the profile installed even if you are not ready to use it yet.
- 04
Choose line settings deliberately
When the plan should be used, select it for cellular data. Keep your home line selected for calls only if that is what you want and your home carrier’s charges are understood.
Apple’s exact screens can change across iOS releases. If QR scanning is unavailable, its support article also explains manual activation details under Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM → Enter Details Manually.[1]
Install now or wait?
The profile can sometimes be installed before travel while the plan’s billing period waits for the first connection. Other packages begin their validity when installation completes. Read the activation field on the plan page before continuing; eSIM Access documents both first-connection and first-installation models, with the package determining which applies.[3]
After the profile appears
- Keep the order link and installation details private.
- At your destination, choose the Morocco eSIM for mobile data.
- Turn on data roaming for the travel eSIM only when the package instructions require it; do not enable roaming on your home line by default.
- If the line does not connect, follow the troubleshooting decision tree before deleting or resetting anything.
Sources and further reading
Claims marked with a citation link to the source used for that point. Manufacturer instructions and supplier rules can change; confirm the current instructions for your device and package.
- [1]Apple SupportSet up eSIM on iPhone
- [2]
- [3]eSIM Access DocumentationWhen does the billing period or validity start?