How to easily get a free eSIM profile on Windows 11
Now that you know whether your Windows device has eSIM support or not, you might be wondering how to get an eSIM profile on your brand new Windows 11 device.
The ability to download and install different eSIM profiles, which in turn allow you to switch between data plans and even use different data carriers, is priceless. Follow this guide to learn how to get a free eSIM profile and how to activate one for use on Windows 11.
Create a free eSIM profile
To activate your eSIM instantly, all you need to do is download an eSIM profile to your device. You may need an “activation code” from an eSIM provider.
The activation code is actually a download link for the eSIM profile. The activation code is often sent to you in the form of a QR code, which you may need to scan with your phone or tablet’s camera. The QR code is then used to install and activate your eSIM profile.
Other ways you may already have eSIM profiles installed are if you install an eSIM profile by downloading a carrier app and following the instructions, or by going straight through your device’s connectivity settings.
I chose Ubigi to get a free eSIM profile for my Lenovo ThinkPad X13s because the setup process seemed super easy. Ubigi has affordable prepaid and monthly data plans and offers an extensive list of eSIM compatible devices that is updated monthly.
Here’s what you need to do to easily get a free profile on Ubigi. If your device is eSIM locked by your operator, you may not be able to use this guide or install another eSIM profile.
Get an eSIM profile on Windows 11
1. Open settings.
2. Go to Network and Internet Settings > Cellular
3. Click on the Use this SIM card for mobile data and make sure your eSIM option is selected.
4. Under connection settingsclick Connect to a data plan.
5. The Mobile Plans app will now open and display Microsoft’s short list of supported carriers in your area.
6. Click Get connectivity.
7. Click Get my free profile.
8. Fill out the Installation of the eSIM profile Fill out the form with your name, email address and device model and click the checkbox to agree to Ubigi’s privacy policy.
9. Click Install My eSIM profile. The profile will now be automatically downloaded and installed on your Windows device.
Now your free eSIM profile will be automatically downloaded and installed on your Windows 11 device.
Select a profile to connect
Remember that you need to add and select a profile to connect to the internet via mobile data. Here’s what to do.
1. Open settings.
2. Go to Network & Internet > Cellular > eSIM Profiles.
3. sub Mobile data profilesclick the drop down menu arrow to view the profile details.
3. Click Use to activate the profile.
4. Click Yes that you want to use the profile.
The other options are pretty easy to use stop using to stop using the profile, edit names to change the profile name and click Extinguish to remove a profile from your device.
Add a profile
If you want to add a free eSIM profile that you received from your mobile operator, do the following:
1. Click Add profile.
2. You have two options to add new profiles, Search for available profiles or Let me enter an activation code that I got from my mobile operator.
The first option searches for available profiles located on your device, connected devices or networks. The second option uses your device’s camera to scan for a QR code. A text field is also available to manually enter an activation code.
3. Click Next to complete eSIM profile activation.
Do you have any tricks for adding free eSIM profiles on Windows 11? Having any problems? Let us know in the comments!