Manage nicknames

The nickname of a SIM is an optional custom identifier that helps you to differentiate between SIMs more easily. You can use nicknames to organize SIMs. The platform displays nicknames in the user interface, on reports, and in invoices. Each SIM can only have one nickname.

Note: Nicknames have a maximum length of 191 characters.

Info: You can use the Bulk actions feature add a nickname to multiple SIMs at the same time.

Add a nickname

You can add a nickname to a SIM during the activation process, or after the SIM has been activated. This topic explains how to add a nickname to an active SIM.

1. Select a SIM.

  • To select a SIM from a list, on the main navigation panel, select SIMs, select a status, and then select a SIM from the list.

  • If you know the SIM's ICCID, or MSISDN you can use the Search bar.

Result: The platform displays the SIM management page, Details tab.

2. On the SIM Details panel, select the Edit button.

Result: The platform unlocks the form so that you can edit it.

3. Enter a nickname in the Nickname field, and then select the save icon.

Result: The platform displays a confirmation message and the nickname is added to the panel.

Edit or delete a nickname

1. Select a SIM.

  • To select a SIM from a list, on the main navigation panel, select SIMs, select a status, and then select a SIM from the list.

  • If you know the SIM's ICCID, or MSISDN you can use the Search bar.

Result: The platform displays the SIM management page, Details tab.

2. On the SIM Details panel, select the Edit button.

Result: The platform unlocks the form so that you can edit it.

3. On the SIM Details panel, you can edit or delete a SIM's nickname.

4. To edit the nickname, enter a new nickname in the Nickname field, and then select the save icon.

Result: The platform displays a confirmation message and the new nickname is added to the panel.

5. To delete the nickname, delete it from the Nickname field, and then select the save icon.

Result: The platform displays a confirmation message and removes the nickname from the panel.