# How to Scan Your NFC Tag

With TAGBASE, verifying a product is fast, secure, and works directly from any NFC-enabled smartphone — no app required.

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### Step 1: Locate Your Phone’s NFC Reader

The NFC antenna on your phone is what reads the tag. Its location depends on the device:

* **iPhones (iOS 13 or later):**\
  The NFC reader is located at the **very top** of the phone. Hold the top edge directly over the tag.
* **Android phones:**\
  The NFC antenna is usually in the **center of the back**, but this varies by brand and model. If the tag doesn’t respond right away, slowly move your phone over the back of the product until it scans.

> ⚠️ If NFC is disabled on your phone, you may need to turn it on in system settings.

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### Step 2: First Tap – Initiate Verification

Hold your phone against the NFC tag until you feel a vibration or see a browser pop-up.

* A secure web page will open in your mobile browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.).
* You’ll see a screen prompting you to **tap the tag again** to complete verification.

This first tap starts a secure session — but does **not** yet verify authenticity.

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### Step 3: Second Tap – Confirm Authenticity

Tap the same NFC tag **a second time** within about 5 minutes.

* This second scan completes the verification process.
* TAGBASE checks the tag’s internal security logic and confirms whether it’s real.

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### Step 4: View the Verification Result

You’ll now see the final result:

* ✅ **Valid Product:** The tag is genuine and the product is authentic.
* ❌ **Invalid Product:** The tag was tampered with, cloned, or used incorrectly.

If valid, you’ll also see:

* Product **name**, **image**, or **video**
* The **brand’s domain name**
* Optional documents (warranty PDFs, user manuals, certificates)
* Any custom messages configured by the brand

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### That’s It

No app. No login. Just a tap and a result.

Next: Using the TAGBASE Portal