Airalo Developer Platform
  1. Install eSIM
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          GET
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          GET
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  1. Install eSIM

Get installation instructions

GET
/v2/sims/{sim_iccid}/instructions
This endpoint allows you to retrieve the language specific installation instructions of a specific eSIM from the Airalo Partners API using the eSIM's ICCID.
The access token, obtained from the "Request Access Token" endpoint, should be included in the request.
For more informations, best practices visit our FAQ page: https://airalopartners.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/13207524820893-FAQ
direct_apple_installation_url:
Partner API now supports direct installation on iOS devices. With the introduction of Universal Links by Apple, users with iOS 17.4 or higher can directly install eSIMs using a special URL, which can be provided to your end clients if they are using iOS version 17.4 or above.

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curl --location --request GET '/v2/sims//instructions' \
--header 'Accept: application/json' \
--header 'Authorization: Bearer {ACCESS_TOKEN}' \
--header 'Accept-Language: en'

Responses

🟢200Get Installation instructions (200)
application/json
Body

Example
{
    "data": {
        "instructions": {
            "language": "EN",
            "ios": [
                {
                    "model": null,
                    "version": "14,15,13",
                    "installation_via_qr_code": {
                        "steps": {
                            "1": "Go to Settings > Cellular/Mobile > Add Cellular/Mobile Plan.",
                            "2": "Scan the QR Code.",
                            "3": "Tap on 'Add Cellular Plan'.",
                            "4": "Label the eSIM.",
                            "5": "Choose preferred default line to call or send messages.",
                            "6": "Choose the preferred line to use with iMessage, FaceTime, and Apple ID.",
                            "7": "Choose the eSIM plan as your default line for Cellular Data and do not turn on 'Allow Cellular Data Switching' to prevent charges on your other line.",
                            "8": "Your eSIM has been installed successfully, please scroll down to see the settings for accessing data."
                        },
                        "qr_code_data": "LPA:1$lpa.airalo.com$TEST",
                        "qr_code_url": "https://sandbox.airalo.com/qr?expires=1797582688&id=115516&signature=3ee338b2d3405e913f1961993947236cc5c6b6c6c1d22d5e7da6e1281b6cefe6",
                        "direct_apple_installation_url": "https://esimsetup.apple.com/esim_qrcode_provisioning?carddata=LPA:1$wbg.prod.ondemandconnectivity.com$Y7MRQ886FCDJD4RH"
                    },
                    "installation_manual": {
                        "steps": {
                            "1": "Go to Settings > Cellular/Mobile > Add Cellular/Mobile Plan.",
                            "2": "Tap on 'Enter Details Manually'.",
                            "3": "Enter your SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code.",
                            "4": "Tap on 'Add Cellular Plan'.",
                            "5": "Label the eSIM.",
                            "6": "Choose preferred default line to call or send messages.",
                            "7": "Choose the preferred line to use with iMessage, FaceTime, and Apple ID.",
                            "8": "Choose the eSIM plan as your default line for Cellular Data and do not turn on 'Allow Cellular Data Switching' to prevent charges on your other line.",
                            "9": "Your eSIM has been installed successfully, please scroll down to see the settings for accessing data."
                        },
                        "smdp_address_and_activation_code": "lpa.airalo.com"
                    },
                    "network_setup": {
                        "steps": {
                            "1": "Select your  eSIM under 'Cellular Plans'.",
                            "2": "Ensure that 'Turn On This Line' is toggled on.",
                            "3": "Go to 'Network Selection' and select the supported network.",
                            "4": "Turn on the Data Roaming.",
                            "5": "Need help? Chat with us."
                        },
                        "apn_type": "manual",
                        "apn_value": "singleall",
                        "is_roaming": true
                    }
                }
            ],
            "android": [
                {
                    "model": null,
                    "version": null,
                    "installation_via_qr_code": {
                        "steps": {
                            "1": "Go to Settings > Connections > SIM Card Manager.",
                            "2": "Tap on 'Add Mobile Plan'.",
                            "3": "Tap on 'Scan Carrier QR Code' and tap on 'Add'.",
                            "4": "When the plan has been registered, tap 'Ok' to turn on a new mobile plan.",
                            "5": "Your eSIM has been installed successfully, please scroll down to see the settings for accessing data."
                        },
                        "qr_code_data": "LPA:1$lpa.airalo.com$TEST",
                        "qr_code_url": "https://sandbox.airalo.com/qr?expires=1797582688&id=115516&signature=3ee338b2d3405e913f1961993947236cc5c6b6c6c1d22d5e7da6e1281b6cefe6"
                    },
                    "installation_manual": {
                        "steps": {
                            "1": "Go to Settings > Connections > SIM Card Manager.",
                            "2": "Tap on 'Add Mobile Plan'.",
                            "3": "Tap on 'Scan Carrier QR Code' and tap on 'Enter code instead'.",
                            "4": "Enter the Activation Code (SM-DP+ Address & Activation Code).",
                            "5": "When the plan has been registered, tap 'Ok' to turn on a new mobile plan.",
                            "6": "Your eSIM has been installed successfully, please scroll down to see the settings for accessing data."
                        },
                        "smdp_address_and_activation_code": "lpa.airalo.com"
                    },
                    "network_setup": {
                        "steps": {
                            "1": "In the 'SIM Card Manager' select your  eSIM.",
                            "2": "Ensure that your eSIM is turned on under 'Mobile Networks'.",
                            "3": "Enable the Mobile Data.",
                            "4": "Turn on the Data Roaming.",
                            "5": "Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Network Operators.",
                            "6": "Ensure that the supported network is selected.",
                            "7": "Need help? Chat with us."
                        },
                        "apn_type": "manual",
                        "apn_value": "singleall",
                        "is_roaming": true
                    }
                }
            ]
        }
    },
    "meta": {
        "message": "success"
    }
}
Modified at 2025-07-10 09:51:02
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