Want to keep your Etisalat SIM active without stepping out of the house? You’re in the right place. As a resident or an expat in the UAE, you cannot overestimate the importance of renewing your Etisalat SIM card because of its convenience, but primarily to not losing a connection to the service. Online registration or renewal of your Etisalat SIM card is an important step that you should take to remain free of interruption in services, to comply with the rules of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of the UAE.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to precisely register or renew your SIM online within a few steps, even without any tech knowledge.
Etisalat SIM Registration Online
Step 1: Access Your Etisalat Account
Etisalat Website
- Visit the official Etisalat UAE website using your browser.
Etisalat UAE App
- The Etisalat UAE App is available in the Play Store or the App Store, where you can download it and open.
Step 2: Log In Securely
You will have to verify your identity when logged in, otherwise, you should log in to access the system. You can:
- Enter Etisalat username and password and log in.
- Or use UAE Pass (the faster way if your Emirates ID is linked).
Upon successful log in, you will then be led to your dashboard where all your services are handled.
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Step 3: Go to “Renew My Line”
This is where the magic happens.
- In the dashboard, locate and press the Renew my line option.
- This will place you on a list of every active mobile number in your Emirates ID.
This choice enables you to reactivate all SIMs associated with your ID, despite them being in use by your relatives or workers.
Step 4: Click on “My Links”
In case you are on the mobile app tap on the section “My Links“.
- Review each number
- Find out the last date of renewal
- View any pending renewal notices
Step 5: Update Your Profile and Select Numbers for Renewal
Here’s what you need to do:
- Click on the button labeled “Update Profile.”
- Upload a clear image of your Emirates ID (front and back)
- Complete the other blanks, such as nationality, expiry of ID, or address
- Choose the kind of SIMs/mobile numbers you wish to renew from the list
Ensure your Emirates ID is not yet expired otherwise the application would not work.
Step 6: Confirm and Complete the Renewal
Almost done now!
- Double-check that all your details are correct
- Hit “Submit” or “Renew”
- You will be provided with a tracking number, and confirmation message.
You will also receive an SMS content message from Etisalat, signifying that you are on the way to processing your documents. The review process normally takes a day or two.
FAQs About Etisalat SIM Registration Online
How do I know if my SIM needs to be renewed?
Etisalat will usually notify you by SMS or app notification. But if you want to be sure:
- Go to the “My Links” section
- If you see a “Renew” option next to your number, it’s time to update
Can I register someone else’s number under my ID?
Yes, but only when that number is in your Emirates ID. To give an example, the SIM of your kid or spouse.
What happens if I don’t renew my SIM?
When there is a grace period without updates, your SIM will be suspended and you will lose the opportunity to use calls, data, and SMS. At some point, your phone number can be blacklisted and re-assigned.
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Final Thoughts
The Etisalat SIM registration online is one of those things in life that a person would say to be annoyed about, but once the person remembers how to go about it, there is no more trouble. This guide is just to make sure you do not end up stuck, as I did on the first occasion. It does not matter whether you are renewing your own SIM or many SIMs; now you have no idea what to do or where to click.
When your number counts, your ID counts. Do not make such a little misunderstanding as the expired registration to lose your connection with life in the UAE.
