Quickstart

Register SIMs

Auto-register

If you auto-registered SIMs when you placed your SIM order, the batch identification code (BIC) isn’t applicable. The auto-register feature is recommended because it saves time and removes logistical challenges with BIC codes. For more information and instructions, see Order and auto-register emnify SIMs.

Register manually

If you didn’t place an order in the SIM Shop or opted out of auto-registration, you need to manually register your SIMs.

When you register a new SIM or SIM batch, you can automatically activate the SIM and create connected devices using the default configuration.

Locate the BIC

Individual SIMs

The 16-digit BIC is on the card’s upper right corner and marked as BIC1. It’s used to register single SIMs.

An example packaging label with the BIC1 highlighted. The BIC1 is the first value listed.

SIM batches

The 16-digit BIC is located on the packaging label and marked as BIC2.

An example packaging label with the BIC2 highlighted. The BIC2 is located directly underneath the barcode and BSN number.

For more information about locating your BIC, see I cannot register my SIM cards on the Knowledge Base.

Register SIMs in the emnify Portal

1

Navigate to the SIM Inventory and click Register SIMs.

2

Select Single-SIM to register individual SIM cards or select SIM Batch for batches.

3

Enter the BIC1 for individual SIMs or the BIC2 for batches.

4

After confirming your BIC is correct, select Register SIM Card.

Once the SIM is registered, you can assign it to an existing device later or click Create devices to create a new device.

Assigning your SIM to a device is a necessary step for getting your device online. It’s recommended to activate the SIM and create a connected device during registration.

Register SIMs with the emnify REST API

The emnify REST API is an efficient approach, especially when dealing with a large number of devices and registering SIM cards in bulk. For step-by-step instructions, see Register SIMs in the Developers documentation.