How to Scan Your NFC Tag
Two simple taps to verify a product — here’s how.
With TAGBASE, verifying a product is fast, secure, and works directly from any NFC-enabled smartphone — no app required.
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.
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.
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.
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
That’s It
No app. No login. Just a tap and a result.
Next: Using the TAGBASE Portal
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