Imagine heading out with your iPad and being able to connect instantly—no searching for Wi-Fi, no inserting SIM cards, no extra steps. That’s the convenience eSIM brings.
For iPad Pro 11-inch users, this means a more seamless and mobile-friendly experience. With just a few setup steps, your device can connect to a network on its own.
If you’re planning to use an iRoamly eSIM, this guide will walk you through everything from installation to activation, so you can get started without confusion.
Prepare Your Travel Data with iRoamly
iRoamly Travel eSIM is a travel eSIM service that provides mobile data for destinations around the world. Available choices can include destination-specific, regional, or global plans, with data amounts, validity periods, and supported features varying by destination.
With the eSIM installed, your iPad can support travel tasks such as maps, messages, bookings, translations, and trip updates without a physical SIM swap.
On a compatible iPad Pro 11-inch, an iRoamly eSIM can be installed through iPadOS and then managed from the device settings. The guide below continues with the original QR-code and manual-input methods so you can complete the setup in order.
Preparations Before Setting Up iRoamly eSIM
Before starting, ensure you have the following. For a single-destination trip, you may use a country-specific option such as an eSIM for Spain, while a regional plan may be useful when your travel includes several countries.
A stable internet connection (Wi-Fi recommended)
A valid eSIM QR code or manual activation details (SM-DP+ address and activation code) provided by your carrier
Your iPad Pro powered on and unlocked
The device updated to the latest iPadOS version (recommended for compatibility)
Demo device used in this guide: iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation, 2022)
Method 1: Install eSIM via QR Code Scanning
Step 1: Open Cellular Settings
Tap Settings
Tap Mobile Data (On some devices or iPadOS versions, this may appear as “Cellular Data.”)
Step 2: Scan QR Code
When the camera interface appears, position the iPad so the QR code is visible within the frame
Wait for the iPad to automatically recognize the code
Step 3: Confirm Plan Addition
Tap Add Cellular Plan (button displayed after QR code is recognized)
Step 4: Label the Plan (Optional but Recommended)
Select a label such as:
Primary
Secondary
Or tap Custom Label to enter a name
Step 5: Finalize Setup
Tap Done (if prompted)
Method 2: Install eSIM via Manual Input
Step 1: Open Cellular Settings
Tap Settings
Tap Mobile Data (On some devices or iPadOS versions, this may appear as “Cellular Data.”)
Step 2: Choose Manual Entry Option
Tap Enter Details Manually (located at the bottom of the screen)
Step 3: Enter Activation Information
Carefully input the following:
Tap SM-DP+ Address field → enter the address provided by your carrier
Tap Activation Code field → enter the activation code
Tap Confirmation Code field (only if required) → enter the code
Step 4: Proceed with Activation
Tap Next
Step 5: Confirm Plan Addition
Tap Add Cellular Plan
Step 6: Assign a Label
Choose a label or tap Custom Label and enter a name
Step 7: Complete Setup
Tap Done (if prompted)
How to Confirm Successful eSIM Installation
Check 1: Cellular Plan Appears
Go to Settings → Mobile Data (On some devices or iPadOS versions, this may appear as “Cellular Data.”)
Confirm that your new plan is listed under Cellular Plans
Check 2: Signal Indicator
Look at the top-right corner of the screen
Confirm that cellular signal bars are visible
Check 3: Data Connection Test
Turn off Wi-Fi:
Go to Settings → Wi-Fi
Toggle Wi-Fi to Off
Open Safari
Attempt to load a webpage
If the page loads, cellular data is active
Check 4: Plan Status
Go to Settings → Mobile Data (On some devices or iPadOS versions, this may appear as “Cellular Data.”)
Tap the installed plan
Ensure Turn On This Line is enabled (toggle should be ON)
More iPad eSIM Setup Guides
Using another iPad? These eSIM setup and activation guides may help.
Conclusion
After following the setup process, your iPad is now ready to connect independently, without relying on external networks or devices.
One of the key strengths of eSIM is its flexibility—you can activate and manage your connection directly from your device.
Once you’re familiar with the process, staying connected becomes much simpler and more reliable, whether at home or on the go.