How to Transfer Your Phone Number to a New iPhone

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Verify your current device connection

   Ensure your old iPhone is powered on, unlocked, and connected to a stable Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth must also be enabled to facilitate the data transfer process between devices.

   Note: Keep both devices near each other throughout the setup process.
2. 1 min

   Begin the Quick Start process

   Power on your new iPhone and place it next to your current iPhone. Follow the on-screen prompts until you reach the Set Up New iPhone screen, then tap Continue on your current device.

   Note: If the animation does not appear, ensure Bluetooth is active on both devices.
3. 2 min

   Transfer the cellular plan

   When prompted to Set Up Cellular, select the phone number associated with your account from the list. If your carrier supports eSIM Quick Transfer, follow the on-screen instructions to authorize the transfer.

   Note: Some carriers require you to scan a QR code provided in their app or via email if Quick Transfer is unavailable.
4. 1 min

   Confirm the activation request

   Your current iPhone will display a notification asking to confirm the transfer. Tap Transfer to authorize the movement of your phone number to the new hardware.

   Note: Do not disconnect from Wi-Fi until the activation process finishes.
5. 1 min

   Complete cellular activation

   Once the transfer initiates, wait for the status bar on the new iPhone to show that the cellular plan is active. You will receive a notification on both devices once the number has successfully migrated.

   Note: If the transfer fails, restart both devices and attempt the process from the Settings app.
6. 30 sec

   Test connectivity

   Turn off Wi-Fi on your new iPhone and attempt to load a webpage or send an iMessage. If the data connection is active, your phone number transfer is complete.

   Note: You can safely erase your old iPhone after verifying successful service on the new device.