Can I install manually without scanning a QR?
Yes. Your order page shows the SM-DP+ address and activation code. Choose the manual entry option on the add-eSIM screen and paste both values. This is the practical route when you only have one phone and no second screen to display the QR.
Scanning a QR code is the default route for installing an eSIM, and for good reason: it is fast and there is nothing to type incorrectly. But every eSIM profile sold through this site carries a second set of information behind that QR code — an SM-DP+ address and an activation code, both plain text that can be typed or pasted straight into the phone. Your order page always shows both values, whether or not you end up scanning the QR, because either route leads to the exact same outcome: the same eSIM profile installed on the phone.
This page suits anyone with only one phone and no second screen available to display a QR code for the main phone to scan, anyone ordering from a computer who would rather install straight from the phone without retyping a long code across a small display, and anyone whose QR scan already failed and who wants to know what the alternative looks like. Everything here describes general principles that apply to most phones, not a screenshot tied to one specific model, because the installation menu keeps moving depending on device brand and operating system version.
What manual entry replaces, compared with scanning a QR
Both routes do the same thing technically: they hand the phone an SM-DP+ address and an activation code, so the phone can reach the supplier's server and pull down the eSIM profile. A QR code is simply one format that packs those same two values into an image for a camera to read instead of a person typing them. There is nothing hidden inside the QR that is not already contained in those two values.
The real difference sits only in the step before installation. Scanning needs a second screen to show the image to the camera; manual entry needs two lines of text typed or pasted exactly right. What happens afterwards is identical in every respect — usability, speed, and the plan's data allowance. Neither route is a lesser version of the other in terms of the plan you end up with.
What the SM-DP+ address and activation code actually are
The SM-DP+ address is where your eSIM profile is stored on the supplier's server, formatted a bit like a short web address. The activation code is a unique string tied only to your order, used to confirm that the phone requesting the profile is genuinely the one that bought it. Both values appear on your order page as plain text that can be copied directly — there is no reformatting or extra calculation needed.
Some order pages show a third value, sometimes called a confirmation code or matching ID, in addition to the two main ones. Not every profile carries this — it depends on that plan's own supplier. If it appears on your order page, keep it ready as well, since some phones show a separate field for it during manual entry.
Before you start: what to have ready
Have the order page open on a device you can copy from — that could be a computer, an email opened on a separate device, or a browser tab kept open on the same phone. If the order page happens to be open on the very phone being installed, switch between the browser app and the settings app using copy and paste rather than writing the values down by hand, to cut the chance of a typo.
Confirm the phone has an internet connection first, whether Wi-Fi or another SIM's data, because manual entry still needs the phone to reach the server and download the profile, exactly as scanning a QR would. There is no genuinely offline way to complete this installation.
Step by step: entering the details manually
- 1Open the order page and copy the SM-DP+ addressFind the line labelled SM-DP+ address on the order page, press and hold, and copy the whole line without trimming any trailing space or character yourself.
- 2Open the settings app and choose to add an eSIMGo to the phone's cellular or SIM menu and choose the option to add a new line or add an eSIM, using whatever wording that model uses.
- 3Choose 'enter details manually' instead of scanning a QRThe screen usually offers a choice between scanning a QR code and entering details manually — choose the latter.
- 4Paste the SM-DP+ address into the first fieldTap the empty field and choose paste, checking there is no stray leading or trailing space that came along with it.
- 5Go back to copy the activation code and paste it into the second fieldSwitch back to the order page, copy the activation code, then return and paste it into the next field, repeating the same step for a confirmation code if that field appears too.
- 6Confirm and wait for the phone to download the profileConfirm and wait a short while for the phone to reach the server and finish installing the profile. Do not close the settings app while this step is running.
Common mistakes when typing the codes
The single most common mistake is typing the values by hand instead of copying and pasting, especially characters that look alike in an activation code — zero versus the letter O, the digit one versus a lowercase L, or a case difference that some systems treat as meaningful. Even one wrong character is enough to make the phone fail to reach the server.
Another frequent mistake is pasting a value with extra whitespace attached — copying a whole line including an invisible trailing space, for instance — which makes the submitted value longer than it should be and gets rejected. If this happens, try trimming any leading or trailing space from the pasted value and try again.
On iPhone: points worth watching for
On an eSIM-capable iPhone, the manual entry option usually sits under Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan, with 'Enter Details Manually' shown near the bottom of the QR-scanning screen. Exact menu wording and position can shift slightly depending on the iOS version installed.
iPhone usually shows just two fields — the SM-DP+ address and the activation code. If your profile carries a separate confirmation code, some iOS versions prompt for it on the following screen after the first values are confirmed, rather than on the same page from the start.
On Android: points worth watching for (varies by maker)
On Android, menu positions vary far more than on iPhone, since each manufacturer builds its own settings layout. Most sit somewhere around Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, or an eSIM manager screen, followed by an option to add an eSIM, with manual entry again shown near the bottom of the QR-scanning screen.
What a confirmation code or matching ID field is for
This value is an extra layer of confirmation that some suppliers use, on top of the SM-DP+ address and the activation code. Not every profile has one. If your order page shows nothing under that heading, it simply means that profile does not require it — there is no need to hunt for it elsewhere.
If your order page shows this value but the first manual-entry screen has no field for it, try confirming the first two values first, since some systems only prompt for it on a following screen, and only when it is actually required.
If the phone rejects the code you entered
If the phone reports the entered values as invalid, go back to the order page and copy both values afresh using press-and-hold, rather than editing what was already typed, since what is already typed often hides a character error invisible to the eye. Starting the copy over from scratch usually resolves this faster than hunting for the exact wrong character.
If it still fails after a fresh copy and paste, check that the phone genuinely has an internet connection at that moment, since this step still needs to reach the server just as scanning a QR would. If the connection drops during confirmation, the phone can show a rejection message even though every value entered was correct.
Comparing: scanning a QR versus entering manually
| Aspect | Scanning a QR | Entering manually |
|---|---|---|
| Devices needed | Needs a second screen to display the QR image | Can be done on one phone alone, by copying from the browser app on that same phone |
| Chance of a typing error | Almost none, since the camera reads it directly | Present if typed by hand, near zero if copied and pasted |
| Result after installation | The exact same profile | The exact same profile |
| Speed of the step itself | Very quick, once a second screen is ready | Slightly slower, since it involves switching apps to copy and paste more than once |
Common on-screen messages and their likely causes
| Message shown | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to add cellular plan / invalid code | The entered value is off by even one character, or carries extra whitespace | Copy everything afresh with press-and-hold rather than editing the existing text |
| No internet connection while confirming | The Wi-Fi or data connection in use dropped briefly during the server step | Confirm the connection is stable, then try confirming again |
| Asked for a third value not shown on the order page | The system reserves a field for a confirmation code, but this particular profile does not need one | Leave it blank and continue confirming as normal |
| Stuck on an 'installing' screen for a long time | The internet connection is slow or unstable at that moment | Wait briefly; if it still does not finish, try cancelling and starting again on a more stable connection |
A security note on the activation code
The SM-DP+ address and activation code are tied specifically to your order and should not be forwarded to anyone else or posted anywhere, even though they look like a short and meaningless string of text. Anyone who obtains this value before you finish installing it could potentially use it to install the profile on a different device instead of you.
If this value was accidentally shared before installation completed, or you suspect someone else accessed your order page, contact the team via LINE or email right away so the status of that profile can be checked.
After manual entry, can the same profile be installed again on another device?
In general, one eSIM profile is tied to a single installation on a single device, regardless of whether it was installed by scanning a QR or entering the details manually. Once the SM-DP+ address has been used for a first installation, it usually cannot be used again to install on a second device.
If a profile was accidentally deleted before it was used, or the device was changed before installing it, contact the team via LINE or email with the order number, so it can be checked whether a fresh profile can still be issued. This depends on each plan's own supplier, not one single rule that applies to every plan.
Checklist before you start entering the details manually
- Have the order page open on a device you can copy from
- Confirm the phone you are installing on has an internet connection
- Copy each value with press-and-hold, never type it by hand
- Check whether a separate confirmation code exists before starting
- If rejected, copy everything afresh rather than editing the value already typed
- Never forward the SM-DP+ address or activation code to anyone before installation is complete
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Does manual entry give the same plan as scanning the QR?+
Yes. Both routes install the exact same eSIM profile. Only the step before installation differs, and it has no effect on the plan's speed or data allowance.
If no confirmation code is shown on the order page, does it need to be found elsewhere?+
No. If the order page shows nothing under that heading, that profile simply does not need one. It is fine to leave that field blank if the phone happens to show it.
If the code was typed incorrectly once already, does that block installation permanently?+
Generally not. Mistyping once and then trying again with the correct value usually works fine. If several attempts still fail, contact the team so the profile's status can be checked.
Is a separate QR-scanning app needed for manual entry?+
No. Manual entry only needs the phone's own settings app and the order page open to copy values from — no extra app needs installing.
Why does the phone sometimes ask for a third value never seen before?+
That is a confirmation code or matching ID that some suppliers add. If your order page shows it, copy it in as normal; if not, leave it blank and continue.
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