Tap to Authenticate with your Phone
We're here to help you confirm your product's authenticity in just seconds.
ForgeStop’s smart labels are powered by NFC , a secure wireless technology built into most modern smartphones.
No apps. No downloads. Just a simple tap.
Step 01
Wake up & unlock your phone
Step 02
Simply Hold the top area or back of your phone over the NFC tag
Step 03
A notification will appear — tap it to open the link (some phones open it automatically or you may select your default browser).
Common Scan Locations By Phone Type
Instruction by
Device Type
Android Devices
Confirm NFC Capability
Most modern Android phones (Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, ASUS, Sony Xperia, Redmi, etc.) include NFC; check Settings → Connected Devices → Connection Preferences → NFC.
If you see the toggle, your device supports it
Enable NFC
- Go to Settings → Connected devices (or Network & Internet) → Connection preferences → Toggle NFC ON - support.google.com.
- n Samsung: Settings → Connections → NFC and contactless payments, then toggle on
How NFC Works
Android’s tag dispatch system actively scans when the screen is unlocked and NFC is enabled; it automatically opens webpages encoded in NFC tags
Troubleshooting Steps
- Ensure NFC is toggled on.
- Remove thick or magnetic phone cases—they can interfere.
- Screen must be on and unlocked for detection.
- Tap at the correct zone and hold steadily (~2 seconds).
Quick Tips
Android (Google, Samsung, Xiaomi, etc.)
- Turn on NFC: Settings → Connected Devices → Connection Preferences → NFC → Toggle ON
- Tap the back of your phone, near the center or top.
- Remove thick/magnetic cases for best results.
iPhone Devices
Which iPhones Work?
iPhone 7 and newer support NFC; from iPhone Xs/XR onward, background tag scanning is supported natively (iOS 11+). Simply tap the top of your phone to scan
How to Scan
- iPhone Xs and later (with iOS 11+): No app needed! Raise the top of your phone to the tag; a notification appears automatically .
- Phone 7–X: Enable NFC via Control Center (iOS 14+), or use an app like “NFC Tag Reader”
Background Scanning Behavior
- iOS background scanning works only when the screen is on, and might be paused during app use, camera access, or after a restart
- Common community tip: Locking and unlocking the device “wakes” NFC scanning
Troubleshooting Steps
- If background scanning fails: open Control Center and tap the NFC icon.
- Alternatively, install a reader app (e.g., “NFC Tag Reader”).
- Plug the top of your phone close to the NFC area.
- Try locking/unlocking the phone to trigger scanning.
Which iPhones support NFC tag reading?
iPhone 7 / 8
- ✅ Yes (via app or Control Center)
iPhone X / XR
- ✅ Yes (via app or Control Center)
iPhone XS and newer
- ✅ Yes (background scanning – no app needed)
iPhone SE (2nd/3rd gen)
- ✅ Yes (background scanning)
How do I scan an InfoTAP NFC Label with my Iphone?
▶ iPhone XS or newer:
- Wake your screen (NFC works only when the screen is on)
- Hold the top edge of your phone near the NFC label
- A notification will pop up — tap it to open the verification page
▶ iPhone 7, 8, X, or XR:
- Open Control Center
- Tap the NFC icon (requires iOS 14+)
- Hold the top of your phone to the tag
- Tap the notification when it appears
? Alternatively, download an NFC reader app from the App Store (e.g. “NFC Tools”)
Quick Tips
Apple (iPhone XS & newer)
- No setup needed — just tap the top edge of your phone.
- If unresponsive, ensure the screen is awake and unlocked.
- NFC only works when the screen is on and not in airplane mode
- Tag reading won’t work if you're on a phone call or camera is open
- The NFC antenna is in the top edge — not the back or bottom!