--- title: How do I activate my e-SIM? description: After purchasing your RedPocket Mobile eSIM you'll get a Confirmation Code sent to you by email. Go to redpocket.com/activate to activate it. Choose to bring a number or get a new number. Number transfers must be done during activation. Afterwards, you'll receive an eSIM QR code to install onto your phone. --- [Skip to content](https://help.redpocket.com/how-to-activate-your-esim#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a ticket](https://help.redpocket.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![3.svg\]](https://help.redpocket.com/hubfs/3.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a ticket](https://help.redpocket.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Go to redpocket.com](https://www.redpocket.com/) [Go to redpocket.com](https://www.redpocket.com/) RedPocket Mobile - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.redpocket.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Activating & Setting Up](https://help.redpocket.com/activating-setting-up?hsLang=en) 3. [Activating your line](https://help.redpocket.com/activating-setting-up?hsLang=en#activating-your-line) # How do I activate my e-SIM? The activation process is quick and easy. When you purchase an eSIM—from redpocket.com or from a retailer that offers RedPocket eSIM plans, like eBay—you'll receive a confirmation code. **Note:** This article helps you to activate an eSIM. if you have a physical SIM card, [click here](https://help.redpocket.com/activating-your-sim-card?hsLang=en) instead.  1. Visit [redpocket.com](http://redpocket.com) to start shopping. 2. Complete your **eSIM** **order**. 3. Check your email for your **confirmation code**. This is important!  Pre-paid plans expire after 90 days. Activate your SIM within 90 days of purchase. Your confirmation code is delivered to you by email and it contains your plan details. Visit [redpocket.com/activate](http://redpocket.com/activate) and enter your confirmation code to get started.  During activation choose to get a new phone number for your line or [bring a number over](https://help.redpocket.com/bring-your-number-to-red-pocket?hsLang=en) from another wireless carrier.  Number transfers must be done during activation. If you choose to get a new number, a number cannot be transferred later.  SIM activation can only be done from the U.S.   ##### **Transferring a number?** 1. Contact your current wireless carrier. 2. Ask for your **account** **number** and **transfer** **PIN**. 3. Ask for your device to be **unlocked** if necessary. 4. Ask for your phone number's **port-out** **blocker** to be disabled. 5. Visit [redpocket.com/activate](http://redpocket.com/activate). 6. Enter your **confirmation** **code**. 7. Enter [your phone's IMEI number](https://help.redpocket.com/how-do-i-find-my-meid-esn-or-imei-number?hsLang=en). If it has multiple IMEI numbers, please use IMEI 2. 8. Enter your **account** **number**. 9. Enter your **transfer** **PIN**. 10. Fill out the additional fields and submit your transfer request.   ##### **Getting a new number?** 1. Visit [redpocket.com/activate](http://redpocket.com/activate). 2. Enter your **confirmation** **code**. 3. Enter [your phone's IMEI number](https://help.redpocket.com/how-do-i-find-my-meid-esn-or-imei-number?hsLang=en). If it has multiple IMEI numbers, please use IMEI 2. 4. Enter your **service** **zip** **code**. We use this to determine your new number's area code. 5. Fill out the additional fields and submit the activation. Once you've completed the activation process an eSIM QR code will be generated for you. Install it on your [eSIM compatible](https://help.redpocket.com/what-phones-are-compatible-with-esim?hsLang=en) device. Need help setting up your activated eSIM? 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