---
title: "bird esim credentials get"
description: "Get eSIM install credentials"
canonical: "https://bird.com/docs/cli/reference/esim-credentials-get"
---

# `bird esim credentials get`

## Usage

```bash
bird esim credentials get <esim-id> [flags]
```

## Description

Read private installation credentials and device instructions. Requires esim\_credentials permission. iOS links and manual details are supported; Android installation links and hosted QR image URLs return null. Returns a conflict for an uninstallable profile and service unavailable when credentials cannot be retrieved.

## Procedure

Step 7 of 8 of "Buy and install an eSIM data package". Previous: bird esim orders get. Next: bird esim credentials deliver.

## Examples

```bash
bird esim credentials get <esim-id>
bird esim credentials get <esim-id> -f text
```

## Options

| Name                | Description                                      |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| `--response-schema` | Print the fields this command returns, then exit |

## Related

| Name                                                                            | Description                              |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| [`bird esim credentials deliver`](/docs/cli/reference/esim-credentials-deliver) | Send install credentials to the traveler |

## 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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