SIM inventory
The SIM Inventory provides a complete list of your registered SIMs.
View your SIMs
The SIM Inventory page displays a list of all your SIMs. The following columns are available:
Property | Predefined options if applicable | Description |
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ICCID | Integrated circuit card identifier including the final Luhn checksum digit. In the Details view, this field is listed as ICCID with Luhn and the check digit appears in bold. | |
MSISDN | Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number of the SIM. | |
SIM Status |
| Current state of the SIM. For details and configuration instructions, see SIM lifecycle management. |
Device name | Name of the device that the SIM is assigned to, linked to the respective device's details page, or Not assigned. | |
Technology |
| One of the available SIM technology types. |
For each SIM, click anywhere on the table row to open the Details view.
Quick actions
When you hover over a SIM, a appears to trigger the Assign to device quick action.

Manage SIMs
The Details view shows all identifiers and properties for an individual SIM. This includes everything shown in the SIM Inventory table, as well as:
Property | Description |
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SIM ID | Unique identifier of the SIM (referred to as the sim_id when working with the REST API). |
Assigned device ID | Unique identifier of the device the SIM is assigned to or No assigned device. |
Assigned device | Name of the device that the SIM is assigned to, linked to the respective device's details page, or the Assign to device action. |
IMSI | International Mobile Subscriber Identity of the SIM. |
SIM form factor | The standardized size, also known as form factor, of the SIM. |
Connectivity | Indicates the type of connectivity available to the SIM (that is, Cellular only or Cellular and Satellite connectivity). |
SIM type | Diagram and description of the SIM type, including the quality grade and form factors. |
Usage | Common use cases for this SIM type. |
Additional views
Events and Statistics are additional views that provide logs and aggregated usage, respectively, if the SIM has been assigned to a device and is Active.
Filter SIMs
Filters on the SIM Inventory table allow you to query SIMs based on one or more properties (for example, ICCID or form factor). For more information and available filters, see Filter tables in the emnify Portal.
Search SIMs
The SIM Inventory search bar is under the page title next to the filters. For more information and searchable fields, see Search tables in the emnify Portal.
Order or register SIMs
To expand your SIM inventory, follow the appropriate link at the top of the page:
- To visit the SIM Shop, select Order SIMs.
- To register SIMs, either individually or in batches, select Register SIMs.
Step-by-step guides are available for ordering SIMs from the SIM Shop and registering SIMs.
Bulk actions
You can also perform bulk actions on a group of SIMs.
Create devices
Customers with the Plus Package or Pro Package can create devices in factory test mode (FTM). See Activate FTM while creating devices for more specific instructions.
- In the SIM Inventory, select the checkbox next to every SIM you want to create a device for.
- A new menu at the top of the page provides bulk operations. Select Create devices.
- Name your device and assign a service policy and coverage policy. Optionally, add tags, indicate the IP address, or lock the IMEI.
- Under Select Device status, choose a device status.
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For more information about how the SIM status and device status interact, see Device troubleshooting.
- Review, then click Create device.
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The button text may vary depending on the number of devices you're creating.
The process can take up to 20 seconds for 500 devices. You aren't blocked from using the Portal and navigating to another page during this time. Assuming no errors, you should have at least one new device. 🎉
Deactivate SIMs
- In the SIM Inventory, select the checkbox next to every SIM you want to create a device for.
- A new menu at the top of the page provides bulk operations.
Select Deactivate SIMs.
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There's no confirmation or undo for this action. Be sure to double-check your selection.
Transfer SIMs between Workspaces
For step-by-step instructions, see the Transfer SIMs between Workspaces guide.
The ability to transfer SIMs between Workspaces is available only to customers with multiple Workspaces. Find a full feature description and billing implications in the Transfer SIMs between Workspaces section.