Activate eSIM on RouterOS

How to activate an eSIM on MikroTik

More and more MikroTik routers come with built-in LTE modems, and since RouterOS 7.14 it’s possible to use eSIM profiles as well. This means you no longer need to insert a physical SIM card to get connected. Below, we’ll show you how to activate an eSIM step-by-step using MikroTik’s CLI and Winbox.

Step 1: Set the SIM slot to eSIM

Open a terminal on your MikroTik device and run the following command to switch the active SIM slot to eSIM:

/interface/lte/settings/set sim-slot=esim

This tells the modem to use the embedded SIM instead of a physical one.

Step 2: Provision the eSIM

Next, you need to provision the eSIM profile using the SM-DP+ server URL and your activation code (matching ID). You’ll usually receive this code from your mobile provider.

/interface/lte/esim/provision interface=lte1 sm-dp-plus=SERVER-URL-HERE matching-id=ACTIVATION-CODE-HERE

Replace SERVER-URL-HERE with the server URL and ACTIVATION-CODE-HERE with the actual code from your provider.

Step 3: Activate the eSIM profile in Winbox

Once provisioned, open Winbox and go to Interface > LTE > eSIM. You should now see the eSIM profile listed. Double-click on the profile (e.g. Odido), then click Activate. The profile status should change to “Active” at the bottom of the window.

That’s it. Your MikroTik router should now connect using the eSIM profile. This setup is ideal for remote locations or mobile backups, without having to fiddle with SIM trays or adapters.