Who Are NFC Events Relevant For?
NFC events are useful for teams that need to confirm physical presence, automate on-site actions, or connect real-world scans to external systems.
Common use cases include:
Security and patrol teams
Confirm guard presence at checkpoints, patrol routes, or secured areas by scanning NFC tags.Facilities and maintenance teams
Log arrival at equipment, rooms, or facilities and trigger workflows when work begins.Operations and field teams
Trigger actions when employees arrive at customer sites, vehicles, or job locations.Warehouses and logistics teams
Track entry to loading zones, storage areas, or specific assets using NFC-tagged locations.Construction and on-site project teams
Validate on-site attendance at specific zones without relying solely on GPS.IT and system integrators
Connect physical NFC scans to internal systems or automation platforms using webhooks.
Step 1: Open the NFC Events settings
Click on your admin icon found on the top-right and access your account's general settings.
From the left-hand menu, access the NFC events tab.
Click Add NFC Event in the top-right corner.
This will open the Add an NFC event panel.
Step 2: Configure the NFC event
Fill in the following fields:
NFC ID (required)
Enter the exact ID of the NFC tag. The value must match the tag ID exactly, including uppercase letters and special characters this is case sensitive).
If needed, use the How do I find my NFC ID? link for guidance
If the NFC ID does not match exactly, the scan will not trigger the event.
Name (required)
Choose a clear, descriptive name for the event
Example: “Main Gate Checkpoint” or “Machine Room Entry”
Endpoint URL (required)
Enter the URL that should receive the NFC scan event
This is typically:
• A webhook URL (for example, Zapier)
• A custom endpoint in your own system
When the NFC tag is scanned, Connecteam sends a request to this URL.
Secret (optional)
Add a secret token if your endpoint requires request verification (this helps validate that the request came from Connecteam)
Add successful scan popup (recommended)
Enabled by default
When selected, employees see a confirmation popup after a successful scan
Step 3: Save the NFC event
Review the details carefully.
Click Save.
The event now appears in the NFC events list, showing its name and endpoint.
Step 4: Test the NFC event
Scan the NFC tag using a supported mobile device
Confirm that:A success popup appears (if enabled)
Your endpoint receives the request successfully
You can edit or remove the event at any time using the Options menu.
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