iPhone activation and setup

First back up your info

Before you move info from your existing iPhone^® to your new one, back it up using iCloud^® or iTunes^®. Learn more about how to back up

Activate your phone

We ship most new devices with the SIM card inserted in your phone and activated. If your physical SIM isn’t activated, you can either:

• Download and install the latest version of iTunes to your computer from apple.com/itunes.
• Connect your phone to your computer.
• Go to att.com/activations.

Have a dual SIM phone? Learn how to activate an eSIM

Follow the Setup Assistant

Turn on your new iPhone and use the Setup Assistant to enter your account info and personalize your settings. Make sure to have your Apple ID and password handy.

Transfer content

Here's helpful info on transferring info from your old device to the new one? Learn how to transfer info from:

• iPhone
  
• Android
  

If you haven’t had an iPhone or Android before, explore your other options at att.com/mobiletransfer.

Connect to Wi-Fi

1. Open Settings and choose Wi-Fi.
2. Turn Wi-Fi^® On so your iPhone can find available networks.
3. Choose the Wi-Fi network you want to join.
4. Enter the network password, if applicable.

Get more info on Wi-Fi

Add an email account

1. Open Settings and choose Passwords & Accounts.
2. Tap Add Account.
3. Select your email provider. Don't see your email provider? Tap Other, then Add Mail Account.
4. Enter your account info.

Good to know: After setup, you can choose what you want to sync. Get more info on mail setup