giffgaff APN Settings on iPhone

Q: What is the giffgaff APN name?

The giffgaff APN is {apn}. This is the exact value to enter in the APN field on your iPhone. On some devices the field is case-sensitive — enter it exactly as shown in lowercase.

Q: Do I need a username and password for giffgaff APN?

For giffgaff, the username is {username} and password is {password}. If your device shows Authentication Type, set it to PAP or CHAP. Leave blank if your device does not require it.

Last updated: June 2026 · giffgaff · iPhone

giffgaff APN settings on iPhone control how your device connects to giffgaff's mobile data network. If you cannot browse, stream or use apps on giffgaff, incorrect APN values are the most likely cause. This guide gives you the exact giffgaff APN details and the precise steps to enter them on your iPhone.

In this guide

Quick checks
Enter APN settings
APN reference table
Common causes
Frequently asked questions

How to Set giffgaff APN on iPhone

Check mobile data is on
Go to Settings → Mobile Service → toggle Mobile Data and ensure the toggle is enabled. Mobile data must be active before APN settings take effect on giffgaff.

Open Access Point Names
Navigate to Settings → Mobile Service → Mobile Data Network. You will see a list of existing APN profiles.

Delete any incorrect entries
Tap each existing APN profile and delete entries that do not match giffgaff official values. Outdated profiles cause conflicts.

Create a new APN profile
Tap the + or Add icon to create a new entry. Enter the following giffgaff APN values exactly as shown — including correct capitalisation.

Enter APN: giffgaff.com
In the APN field type exactly: giffgaff.com. This is the gateway address giffgaff uses for all mobile data traffic.

Set MMSC and MMS Proxy
Enter MMSC: http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002/ — this is required for picture messages to send and receive on giffgaff.

Save and select the profile
Tap Save (or the overflow menu → Save). Tap the radio button next to your new giffgaff profile to select it as active.

Test mobile data
Open a browser and navigate to a website. If pages load, your giffgaff APN is configured correctly.

giffgaff APN Settings Reference

Setting	Value
APN	`giffgaff.com`
MMSC	`http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002/`
MMS Proxy	`193.113.200.195`
MMS Port	`8080`
Username	`giffgaff`
Password	`password`
MCC	`234`
MNC	`20`
APN Type	`default,supl,mms`
APN Protocol	`IPv4/IPv6`

Common Causes of This Issue on giffgaff

Cause	Likelihood	Fix
Wrong APN value	High	Enter exact APN: see table above
Incorrect MMSC	Medium	Update MMSC in APN profile
Profile not selected	High	Tap the radio button next to the new profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the giffgaff APN name?

The giffgaff APN is giffgaff.com. This is the exact value to enter in the APN field on your iPhone. On some devices the field is case-sensitive — enter it exactly as shown in lowercase.

Do I need a username and password for giffgaff APN?

For giffgaff, the username is giffgaff and password is password. If your device shows Authentication Type, set it to PAP or CHAP. Leave blank if your device does not require it.

Why did my giffgaff APN settings disappear?

APN settings can be cleared by a factory reset, a network settings reset, or a carrier update that pushes default profiles. They can also be overwritten if another app modifies network settings. Re-enter giffgaff APN values manually after any reset.

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