How to Write Your AtlasLinq Profile to an NFC Tag or Sticker
AtlasLinq doesn't require a physical card — you can share phone-to-phone using your Android's built-in NFC. But there are plenty of situations where you want a tag that shares your card on its own: a sticker on the back of your phone, a tag at your reception desk, or a card you hand out at a trade show booth. This guide walks through writing your AtlasLinq profile to an NFC tag, step by step.
What You Need
- An Android phone with NFC (the AtlasLinq app)
- A blank, writable NFC tag or sticker — NTAG213, NTAG215, or NTAG216 are the common, widely compatible types
- Your AtlasLinq profile already set up and live
Any phone that taps the tag afterward will open your card — they don't need NFC enabled for sending, and they don't need the AtlasLinq app. The tag simply holds your profile's web link.
How NFC Tag Writing Works
Writing to an NFC tag stores a small piece of data on the tag — in this case, the URL of your AtlasLinq profile (for example, atlaslinq.com/share/yourname). When anyone taps their phone to the tag, their phone reads that URL and opens your card in the browser. Nothing is "installed" on their phone; the tag just points them to your page.
Step-by-Step: Writing Your Profile to a Tag
Step 1 — Open your profile. Launch AtlasLinq and select the profile you want the tag to share.
Step 2 — Choose the NFC write option. Use the app's NFC writing feature for the profile you selected. This prepares your profile's link to be written to a tag.
Step 3 — Tap the tag. Hold the back of your phone against the blank NFC tag. Keep it still for a second or two until the app confirms the write succeeded. The exact NFC sweet spot varies by phone — it's usually near the top or center of the back.
Step 4 — Test it. Lock your phone, unlock it, and tap it to the tag again (or use another phone). Your card should open in the browser. Always test before deploying a tag somewhere public.
Where to Use NFC Tags
| Placement | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Back of your phone | Hand your phone over for a tap, or let people tap theirs to yours |
| Trade show booth | Visitors tap and walk away with your card — no staff needed |
| Reception desk or storefront | Unattended sharing for walk-in customers |
| Printed cards or table tents | A physical NFC business card that also works via the printed QR code |
Tips for Reliable Tags
- Avoid metal surfaces. NFC struggles when a tag is stuck directly to metal. Use tags designed for metal (with a ferrite layer) if you need to.
- Lock the tag if it's public. Many tags support a read-only lock so no one can overwrite your link. Only lock it once you've tested — locking is usually permanent.
- Update your profile, not the tag. Because the tag holds your profile URL (not the raw details), you can change your phone number, title, or links in the app any time and every tag stays current. This is the big advantage over a printed paper card.
NFC Tag vs. Tapping Phone-to-Phone
Phone-to-phone NFC is best for live, one-on-one networking. A written tag is best for unattended or repeated sharing, and for giving people something physical to tap. Most AtlasLinq users do both: tap directly when meeting someone, and keep a tag or sticker for booths, desks, and handouts.
