---
title: "bird esim credentials"
description: "Read or deliver install credentials"
canonical: "https://bird.com/docs/cli/reference/esim-credentials"
---

# `bird esim credentials`

## Usage

```bash
bird esim credentials
```

## Description

Install credentials require the esim\_credentials permission. Deliver sends an install link to the traveler.

Reads return JSON.

## Commands

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

## 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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