In most cases, your Nomad eSIM will automatically activate/start when it first connects to the local network. The eSIM can only be activated / started when you have arrived at your destination.
Simply turn on your eSIM upon arrival at your destination to activate / start it.
On iOS:
1. Go to Settings > Cellular and Turn your eSIM on.
2. When you are ready to use your data, make sure “Data Roaming” is toggled on and you are selecting the Nomad eSIM for “Cellular Data”.
On Samsung Devices:
1. Go to Settings > SIM Manager and turn your eSIM on.
2. When you are ready to use your data, make sure you have selected your Nomad eSIM for mobile data and that roaming is enabled.
On other Android Devices:
1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network, and turn on your eSIM on.
2. When you are ready to use your data, make sure you have selected your Nomad eSIM for mobile data and that roaming is enabled.
In some cases, you may need to manually activate your Nomad eSIM. Please refer to your installation email for more details. In such cases, you will need a stable internet connection to activate your Nomad eSIM, so it is recommended that you do so before you fly. Activation can be done from the Manage Page of your eSIM on the Nomad App or Website.