# How to set up, install and use an eSIM on iPhone?

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Welcome to the eSIM revolution where you can add a cellular plan or a new provider without an actual SIM card On iPhone XS or later

**Step 1**

Open the PDF file that you received from Globalesim.app by Email

**Step 2**

Go to “Settings” >> “Cellular” >> “Add Cellular Plan”

**Step 3**

Scan your eSIM QR Code on the PDF and follow the instructions on your device

**Step 4**Tap on add cellular Plan” or “add data plan”

**Step 5**You can set a personal name for your new eSIM line, for example: “Business Line, “Travel”, etc

**Step 6**Click on the new eSIM line you installed, and turn on “Data Roaming”

**Other Important Actions:**

**1.**When arriving to the destination, turn OFF your “primary” line (in case you don’t want to use it abroad) and turn ON your new eSIM line.

   **2.** Make sure ‘Data Roaming’ is set to ON