How Phone Unlocking Works
Unlocking your phone is simpler than you think. Here's exactly what happens from start to finish.
Enter Your Details
Select your current carrier, choose your device brand and model, then enter your 15-digit IMEI number. You can find your IMEI by dialing *#06# on your phone.
Dial *#06# to instantly display your IMEI on screen.
Secure Checkout
Complete your order through our secure GoDaddy Payments checkout. We accept all major credit and debit cards. Your payment is protected with SSL encryption.
Your payment information is never stored on our servers.
We Process Your Unlock
Our team submits your IMEI directly to your carrier's official unlock database. This is a permanent whitelist entry — not a software hack or workaround.
Most orders are processed within 1–6 hours on business days.
Receive Your Unlock Code
Once your carrier approves the unlock, we email you the confirmation and any unlock code needed. For most modern devices, simply insert a new SIM and you're done.
iPhone users: connect to iTunes or Finder to complete the unlock after receiving confirmation.
What is carrier unlocking?
When you buy a phone from a carrier, it's often "locked" — meaning it will only work on that carrier's network. Carrier unlocking removes this restriction by registering your phone's IMEI number in the carrier's official database as permanently unlocked. Once unlocked, your phone works with any compatible SIM card worldwide.
Permanent, not temporary
Unlike software unlocks or jailbreaks, a carrier unlock is permanent. It survives factory resets, iOS and Android updates, and even device restorations. Once your IMEI is whitelisted, it stays unlocked forever.
Frequently asked questions
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