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Find Your EID on iPhone: How It Works
By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read
Quick answer
The 32-digit identifier of your iPhone's eSIM chip. The EID identifies the embedded eSIM hardware, not any particular line. Carriers need it to provision an eSIM profile onto your iPhone. It appears both in Settings and in the *#06# panel, so you can read it whichever way is quicker.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test · Free on the App StoreDownload free →| What it does | The 32-digit identifier of your iPhone's eSIM chip. |
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| Published for | any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular |
| Type | iOS setting |
The 32-digit identifier of your iPhone's eSIM chip. This page explains what it does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What is Find Your EID?
The EID identifies the embedded eSIM hardware, not any particular line. Carriers need it to provision an eSIM profile onto your iPhone.
It appears both in Settings and in the *#06# panel, so you can read it whichever way is quicker.
How do I do it?
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap General, then About.
- Scroll to the EID row.
- Touch and hold to copy it.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular |
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| Type | iOS setting |
| Good to know | Present on iPhone XS and later. Also shown by *#06#. |
Related sim and esim
- Find Your ICCID
- Check Whether Your iPhone Is Unlocked
- *#06#: Show IMEI, MEID and EID
- Add An eSIM
- Transfer An eSIM To A New iPhone
- Remove An eSIM
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Frequently asked questions
What is Find Your EID on iPhone?
The 32-digit identifier of your iPhone's eSIM chip. The EID identifies the embedded eSIM hardware, not any particular line. Carriers need it to provision an eSIM profile onto your iPhone.
What else should I know about Find Your EID?
It appears both in Settings and in the *#06# panel, so you can read it whichever way is quicker.
What are the steps for Find Your EID?
1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap General, then About. 3. Scroll to the EID row. 4. Touch and hold to copy it.
Where do I find Find Your EID?
In the Settings app on your iPhone.
Is there a dial code for Find Your EID?
No. On iPhone this is not a dial code, so you use the steps on this page instead.
Which carriers does Find Your EID work on?
It is published for any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular. Present on iPhone XS and later. Also shown by *#06#.
Does Find Your EID work on Android phones too?
These steps are for iPhone. Android phones have their own menus.
Will Find Your EID work outside the US?
The iPhone steps stay the same, although some features depend on your carrier and region.
What if Find Your EID does not work on my iPhone?
Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.
What is related to Find Your EID?
Find Your ICCID. The serial number of the SIM or eSIM itself.
What else is in this category?
Check Whether Your iPhone Is Unlocked. See if your iPhone will accept another carrier's SIM.
Can I find Find Your EID in an app?
Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details.
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