---
title: "bird esim assignment"
description: "Read and assign an eSIM subscriber"
canonical: "https://bird.com/docs/cli/reference/esim-assignment"
---

# `bird esim assignment`

## Usage

```bash
bird esim assignment
```

## Description

Link an eSIM to a subscriber in the same workspace.

Reads return JSON. Mutations take flags and/or a --body-file JSON body (flags overriding); run --example to print the body shape or --dry-run to preview the request.

## Commands

| Name                                                   | Description                |
| ------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------- |
| [`create`](/docs/cli/reference/esim-assignment-create) | Assign an eSIM to a person |
| [`get`](/docs/cli/reference/esim-assignment-get)       | Get an eSIM assignment     |

## Related resources

- [Should I use a Bird SDK or call the API directly?](/explained/platform/should-i-use-an-sdk-or-call-the-api-directly) (answer)
- [Build your first integration](/learn/paths/integration) (course)
- [Send your first email](/docs/get-started/send-your-first-email) (docs)

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