A little clarity.
Everything you need to know about your next connection.
What is the difference between Standard NFC and Tapical Secure?
Standard NFC is designed for fast, everyday sharing with a destination you can change in the Tapical Dashboard. Tapical Secure is a higher-security product line in development, planned to use supported cryptographic NFC chips for dynamic card authentication and server-side authenticity verification. Secure is not available to purchase or use.
Does Tapical Secure prevent cloning?
Tapical Secure aims to reduce simple cloning and unauthorized duplication through cryptographic card authentication. These features are still in development and are not a guarantee against every attack. Standard NFC uses a static link and does not cryptographically prove card authenticity. Account sign-in security is separate from physical card authentication.
Can I buy Standard NFC or Tapical Secure now?
Formal NFC products are not yet listed for purchase. Standard NFC and Tapical Secure are presented here as our planned product lines. Secure is in development. Future NFC products, prices, inventory and purchase options will be published separately through Shopify; donation or test items are not NFC product availability.
What is Tapical?
Tapical is developing two NFC product lines: Standard NFC for everyday sharing, and Tapical Secure for additional card authentication. Standard links can be managed through the Tapical Dashboard. Tapical Secure is in development and is not available to purchase or use. Formal NFC product listings will be announced through Shopify.
How does NFC work?
NFC stands for near-field communication. Hold a compatible phone close to the NFC tag to read its link, then open the notification. The card itself does not need a battery.
Do customers need an app to use Tapical?
No Tapical app is needed. A compatible phone opens the link in its browser. The destination may have its own sign-in requirements.
Can I change my link later?
Yes. Standard NFC uses a permanent Tapical URL. Open My Cards in the Tapical Dashboard, select your card group, change its destination and save. Tapical Secure is planned to offer account-controlled destinations too; its authentication features are still in development.
Do I need to rewrite the NFC card when I change my link?
No. The NFC card stores a permanent Tapical URL. Updating the destination changes the server-side redirect, not the data on the NFC chip.
Does Tapical work with iPhone?
iPhone XS, XR and newer models generally read NFC links in the background. Older supported models may require an NFC reader. Unlock the phone and hold the top edge near the card. Compatibility depends on model and settings.
Does Tapical work with Android?
Most Android phones with NFC can read website links. NFC may need to be enabled in settings. The antenna location varies, so try the center or upper back of the phone.
Can I use Tapical for Google Reviews?
Yes. A Tapical destination can point to your Google Business Profile review link. Customers may need to sign in to Google. Ask for honest feedback without incentives or filtering customers by sentiment.
Can I use Tapical as a digital business card?
Yes. Point your NFC business card to an existing contact page or professional profile. Standard NFC is designed for this everyday sharing use case; Tapical Secure authentication remains in development.
Is a Tapical account required?
Visitors do not need a Tapical account to open a Standard NFC link. An account is needed to manage destinations in the Dashboard. Use Google, a password, or an emailed sign-in code. NFC products are not yet formally listed for purchase; future listings will be managed separately in Shopify.