How to enable or disable eSIM on Windows 11

If you purchased your laptop from a mobile operator, you most likely had the option to activate an eSIM and use your cellular network to connect your computer to the Internet.

With eSIM, you don’t need to insert another physical SIM card into your laptop because it’s already built-in. It is very useful when your device cannot connect to the network.

How do I check if my Windows 11 device is eSIM compatible? Click the Get Started button and go to Network & Internet >Cellular>Settings. If you don't see the Cellular option, your device doesn't have eSIM capability and you should check another option, such as using your mobile device to connect your laptop to a hotspot.

In order to activate and use eSIM, you need to meet the following requirements:

A PC running Windows 11 or Windows 10 version 1703 or later.

Built-in eSIM functionality (you can follow the instructions above to see if your device is ready for a cellular data connection).
• Mobile operator data plans.
• How to activate eSIM on Windows 11?

1. Add eSIM profile

Click the "

Start"

button and go to "Settings".
1. Now, select Network & Internet
, go to Cellular, and access
2. eSIM Profile. You may already have a profile created by your mobile operator, but if not, select "Add profile
".
3. Now, click Search for available profiles
and click Next.
4. When you see the correct configuration file on the screen, click Download.
Sometimes, you will also need a confirmation code from your mobile operator.
5. You may also be given a QR code to scan to obtain an activation code, which will then appear in the corresponding Activation Code
box. Click Next when finished.
6. If you have set up your profile correctly, you will be able to use cellular data and use your mobile connection. There is no need to download eSIM software for Windows 11.

2. Use the profile and turn on the cellular data feature

After creating and verifying the eSIM profile, you can access it from

Network and Internet

>Cellular ## Select it in #>eSIM Profile
1. . Now all you need to do is turn on cellular data from Network and Internet>cellular networks.
2. How to remove eSIM card on Windows 11?
To disable eSIM on Windows 11, you just need to delete the profile used for your cellular data connection. Here's how you do it:

Click the

Get Started

button and go to Settings.

1. Select "Network & Internet", Go to "Cellular Networks" and access the
eSIM
2. profile just like you did when adding the profile. Finally, select the profile you want to delete and select Delete, then select Yes when prompted to confirm your selection.
3. Cellular data will no longer work without a profile, so if you need it later, you will have to create the profile again, as in Solution 1 above. However, we recommend that you turn off cellular data when not needed without deleting the profile.
What should I do if the eSIM option is missing in Windows 11?

If you have checked whether your Windows 11 device has an eSIM card, or you have used it before and now the option is gone, your best option is to reinstall the cellular adapter driver.

We have a great step-by-step guide on what to do if the eSIM option is missing on Windows 11.

That's it! Now that you know how to activate or deactivate eSIM on Windows 11, hopefully now you can connect to the internet from remote locations without Wi-Fi or cable connections.

We also have a guide that will provide the necessary information if you are having trouble setting up a mobile hotspot on Windows.

The wireless network disappeared? If the Wi-Fi option is not showing up on Windows 11, the highlighted guide will provide solutions to fix it.

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