How to Install Your eSIM
Complete step-by-step guide for iPhone & Android. Installation takes less than 5 minutes.
Important
Install the eSIM before arriving in Spain, as you need a WiFi connection for the download. Once installed, activate it when you land.
iPhone
Open the email from Spain Internet
Find the confirmation email from Spain Internet. Your QR code is attached as an image. Tip: open this email on a device that is NOT the iPhone you are activating — a laptop or tablet — so you can scan the QR code with your iPhone camera.
Open Settings on your iPhone
On your iPhone, go to Settings → Cellular (or Settings → Mobile Data, depending on region).
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan"
Scroll to the bottom of the Cellular settings and tap "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan". You'll be asked how you want to add it.
Scan the QR code
Point your iPhone camera at the QR code in the email. The iPhone will read the eSIM profile. Confirm by tapping "Continue".
Name your plan
Label the new plan something recognizable — "Spain Internet" or "Travel Spain" — so you can tell it apart from your home SIM.
Set your default line
When iOS asks which line to use for "Cellular Data", choose the Spain Internet eSIM. Your home SIM stays active for calls/SMS.
Test your connection
Open Safari, visit any website. If it loads, you're connected. If not, toggle Airplane Mode on for 10 seconds and off, then retry.
Android
Open the email from Spain Internet
Find the confirmation email from Spain Internet containing your QR code, opened on a separate device (laptop, tablet).
Open Settings on your Android phone
Go to Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs (on Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager). Exact path varies by Android version and manufacturer.
Tap "Add eSIM" or "+ Add SIM"
Look for "Add eSIM", "Add mobile plan", or a "+" button. Tap it.
Choose "Scan QR code"
Select the option to scan a QR code (instead of manually entering activation code).
Scan the QR code
Point your Android camera at the QR code in the email. Confirm the eSIM profile details when prompted.
Activate the plan
Tap "Add" or "Activate". Android downloads the eSIM profile — usually takes 30–60 seconds.
Set as preferred SIM for data
When prompted (or later in SIM manager), set the Spain Internet eSIM as your preferred SIM for mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls/SMS.
Test your connection
Open Chrome, visit a website. If it loads, you're good. If not, restart your phone and try again.
APN Settings for Spain eSIM (If Required)
In most cases, APN (Access Point Name) settings are configured automatically when your eSIM connects to the network. If your eSIM installs successfully but you cannot browse the internet, you may need to set the APN manually.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | internet móvil OR (leave blank) |
| APN | ac.vodafone.es OR airtelwap.es |
| Proxy | (leave blank) |
| Port | (leave blank) |
| Username | wap@wap |
| Password | wap125 |
| MCC | 214 |
| MNC | 01 |
| Authentication Type | PAP |
| APN Type | default,supl |
Frequently asked questions
When will I receive my eSIM QR code?▼
If your trip starts more than 2 days away, we deliver your QR code 2 days before your start date. If you order last-minute (same-day or next-day), we send the QR code immediately after payment confirmation — usually within minutes.
Can I install the eSIM before I arrive in Spain?▼
Yes — you can install the eSIM at home before traveling. The plan will activate automatically on your start date when your phone first connects to the Spanish network. Installing in advance is recommended so you have data the moment you land.
Do I need to remove my home SIM?▼
No. Modern phones (iPhone XS/XR or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer) support dual-SIM with one physical SIM + one eSIM. Your home SIM stays active for incoming calls and SMS while the Spain Internet eSIM handles your data.
My phone is not reading the QR code. What do I do?▼
Make sure you're scanning the QR code on a DIFFERENT device from the phone you are activating. Also ensure the QR code image is full-size on screen. If still failing, we can send you the activation code as text — email support@spaininternet.net with your order number.
Can I delete the eSIM when my trip ends?▼
Yes. At trip end, go to the eSIM in your phone's cellular/SIM settings and select "Remove" or "Delete". This frees up one eSIM slot for future travel eSIMs. Note: once deleted, the QR code can't be reused — you'd need a new order for a future trip.
How do I check my eSIM is working?▼
Open your browser and visit any website. If it loads without WiFi connected, your eSIM data is working. You can also check in Settings → Cellular / Mobile data and verify the Spain Internet line shows a signal.
Is the eSIM also unlimited like the physical SIM and pocket WiFi?▼
Yes. Spain Internet eSIMs are truly unlimited — no data cap, no throttling, no daily limit — exactly the same as our physical SIM and pocket WiFi products.
You are all set!
Your eSIM is installed and ready to use. Enjoy unlimited internet in Spain.