You can activate an eSIM on your iPhone during setup or later via Settings. Ensure your carrier supports eSIM and update iOS. If provided an eSIM, it activates during setup; otherwise, transfer your number using eSIM Quick Transfer. Complete setup, converting physical SIM to eSIM if needed. Follow carrier prompts to activate eSIM, possibly scanning a QR code. In Settings, navigate to Cellular > Set Up Cellular, or Add eSIM for additional lines, to activate or scan a QR code. Once done, your eSIM is ready for use. Subscribe to Apple Support for more iPhone tips.
Summary:
– Activate eSIM during iPhone setup or later via Settings.
– Ensure carrier supports eSIM and update iOS.
– Transfer number using eSIM Quick Transfer if eSIM not provided.
– Complete setup, converting physical SIM to eSIM if needed.
– Follow carrier prompts or scan QR code in Settings to activate eSIM.