How to Program an NFC Tag With Your Xathari Tracking Link

NFC tags make it easy for customers to tap their phone and instantly open your Xathari tracking link. This guide walks you through writing your shortened Xathari URL (example:https://go.xathari.com/static/tracking?t=ABC123XYZ)onto any NFC tag using a mobile app.

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What You’ll Need

• A smartphone with NFC support
• A blank NFC tag (NTAG213, NTAG215, or NTAG216 recommended)
• An NFC writing app
  
  • iOS: NFC Tools, NXP TagWriter, Simply NFC
  • Android: NFC Tools, NXP TagWriter, Trigger
• Your Xathari short tracking URL

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Step 1 — Install an NFC Writing App

Download any NFC writing app from the App Store or Google Play.We recommend NFC Tools because it works consistently across iOS and Android.

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Step 2 — Open the App and Select “Write”

Most NFC apps have two main sections:

• Read — scan an existing tag
• Write — program a new tag

Choose Write.

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Step 3 — Add a New Record

Select Add a record → URL / Web Address.

This tells the app you want the tag to open a website when tapped.

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Step 4 — Enter Your Xathari Tracking Link

Paste your unique Xathari short URL, for example:

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https://go.xathari.com/static/tracking?t=ABC123XYZ

This is the link that will fire your tracking event and redirect users to your destination page.

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Step 5 — Write the Tag

Tap Write in the app, then hold your phone near the NFC tag.

• iPhone: hold the top edge of the phone near the tag
• Android: hold the back of the phone near the tag (usually center or top)

You’ll see a confirmation message when the write is successful.

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Step 6 — Test Your NFC Tag

Tap your phone to the tag again.It should immediately open your Xathari tracking link in the browser.

If it doesn’t:

• Make sure NFC is enabled on your device
• Try holding the phone closer or at a different angle
• Confirm the tag is not locked or write‑protected

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Optional: Locking the Tag

Most NFC apps allow you to lock the tag after writing.

⚠️ Important: Locking is permanent.Only lock the tag once you’re sure the URL is correct.

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How NFC Works With Xathari

When someone taps the tag:

1. Their phone opens your Xathari short URL
2. Xathari logs the scan event
3. GA4 receives your qr_scan event
4. The user is redirected to your final destination page

This works exactly like a QR code — just tap instead of scan.

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Need Help?

If you’d like assistance choosing NFC tags, testing your tracking link, or setting up a campaign, contact our managed services team for help.

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