DIY Tap and Go NFC Business Card that works with iPhone - NO APPS needed (2021)

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out!! Good luck!!

[@tarasp959]

this is all well and good but this card does not work if NFC is turned off on your phone, from my first impression I bought such a card and started to check, ALL! My acquaintances had NFC turned off and when they turned it on, some had a phone case that also interfered with scanning the card.

[@rogerf3622]

Finally someone who actually tried to use NFC with a v-card and stated the Apple restriction upfront. Thank you so much. What a gotcha. I’ve been fighting this for some time. I wanted to put a vcard on a small NFC tag and put the tag inside the case of my iPhone so people could just tap the back and done. I guess I’ll also have to glue a QR code on the back also so when the link is down. Thanks again.

[@AssistanceSaint]

AMEN! I’ve been trying over and over and didn’t realize why I’m sending a contact but its unreadable. You sure as heck can’t Google it. Nothing comes up!

[@SwimDeeep]

You can create free QR codes. Could print one out on a business card and use link tree. Then you don’t have to buy one

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU with QR codes too ! Thanks!

[@honestview]

04:07 what Kind of NFC tags? There is a very large variety of NFC Tags!

[@minhsao]

great question... in the video description, I have links to what is used... it's basically a NTAG215 amzn.to/3CKsEwc

[@honestview]

@@minhsao Thanks! I presume the last number after 21 (3,4,5,6) has to do with the size of the chip, right?

[@minhsao]

@@honestview it's the model number ... but yes it is relative to the size. you can also use the NTAG213 but I just had NTAG215 in hand because of making amiibo ... good luck

[@hi_jaykloud]

This was great! This enhanced my game plan in a major way! On be have of all entrepreneurs ..Thanks for showing us this cheaper alternative.💰

[@K-TOD]

I haven't tried setting up yet. I find I gain more if I first just watch the video the first time through. With that said, I appreciate the sincerity and direction provided. And that you made me laugh

[@genesisfortune4113]

Great video. I liked the step by step instructions. You are the only one I've seen showing it like that. I was getting frustrated by iPhone couldn't read the contacts from NFC tools when it had to read a URL file. Thanks so much my friend. I gave you a like and subscribed to your channel.

[@minhsao]

Thank you for watching my video!!

[@Dracstar]

Phenomenal pacing throughout the video. When you described the problem you encountered, it’s as if you were reading my mind! Thank you for this informative video

[@minhsao]

Glad it helped! and thanks for the encouragement and support of my video :) have a great day!!

[@Dracstar]

@@minhsao you as well!

[@CasperBernards]

Is there a way to bypass the Dropbox part? It would be really cool to just let it open contacts by itself

[@minhsao]

Yes you can just put it somewhere where you can access from a browser and go from there!! Good luck!!

[@CasperBernards]

@@minhsao thanks!! is there anything you can suggest? I can't think of something for that part haha

[@minhsao]

@@CasperBernards you can use something like link tree or if you just have a web server that will work too

[@CasperBernards]

@@minhsao great! Will look in to this first thing tomorrow, thanks again!

[@EliAusBerlin]

I have watched so many videos about this subject... and the inly thing I can say is that this video is by far the best!! Thank you so much for this easy, cool and cheap advice! You rock! You just got a new subscriber! Greetings from Berlin, Germany! :D

[@ibsengiovanni6656]

Simple and clear explanation with easy words. Nothing to say just wow

[@minhsao]

Thanks!!

[@ITSALLFORKIDS1]

Hi Great video. Do you mind telling me what you use to share your phone screen on the screen as per your video.

[@minhsao]

Yes I can, i simply use the build in record feature on iPhone.... good luck!

[@chrisleit6815]

Great video! Bad thing is that this only works if Safari is the standard browser. If you change it to Chrome you have to download the vcf file :-(

[@minhsao]

Thanks for the info! I did not know that!!! thanks!!!

[@JakeSnow-y3l]

iPhone does read the 'SMS' and 'Phone number' options in NFC tools, so instead of sending them to a contact card the nfc notification can pop up to call or text you. This wouldn't share info other than your number though. If you choose SMS, you can specify the message so you can add info there, in the initial message. The NFC tag I have allows you to write multiple records, so I've added the contact first, then the SMS option. On android it picks up the contact card, on iPhone it picks up the SMS record; like they read the first record they can and stop there, allowing this fall back option. I've only tested this on my iPhone and an old android phone though.

[@frankpotoczak8811]

Love the video , but even with the dropbox link there is no way to actually directly save the contact to your iphone contacts. Please correct me if i'm wrong..

[@minhsao]

I've actually made a follow up video addressing exactly your question. Take a look kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU

[@carlos.tmansilla]

Hi Chen, very helpful but once you tap I dont see the option to actually save it to your contacts. Thank you

[@minhsao]

There should be a box with an up arrow on the upper right corner.. touch that and you should be able to save! Good luck!

[@amilajay2816]

Good demonstration. Can we setup the same with I phone 7 ? I am trying but shoes "NFC not supported" error when I going to write. thanks in advance.

[@johnhutton8660]

ive just managed to do it just useing the ulr from icloud and not useing dropbox .. works on android & iphone

[@A.M.Independent.Consultant]

Just received my nfc rounds, thanks again..did everything u said..step-by-step on my iPhone 12 mini and it worked

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out!! Good luck!!

[@A.M.Independent.Consultant]

@@minhsao yes, I watched it...thanks again

[@TheFlomaster]

It is very difficult to set up my V1CE card! I have already purchased! What now?>

[@minhsao]

So sorry to hear that. I suggest that you reach out to V1CE support maybe they can assist. Good luck!

[@jaran.elijah]

What's so difficult about it? It's pretty straight forward

[@lastlast2078]

I just watched an ad for one of those NFC business cards wanting $80 to do away with carrying around business cards and just carry one with an NFC chip. Stupid thing was they were sponsoring a LTT video so they're not really targeting the less tech-savvy of us that would fall for such a scam. At first I thought it was a kind of neat idea, then after watching their video on how it worked I became sceptical that it was even relevant with everyone already carrying around an NFC chip in their phone, why would they need to carry a second. After a quick search I came across your video and learn it can be done for nearly nothing.

[@chevy4x466]

In reference to min saying u have to have network connection, wouldn’t your new acquaintance have a connected network through their iPhone?

[@minhsao]

No… the scanning iPhone needs connection… the url is not linked to the iPhone of the new acquaintance… but to the URL of the contact which is hosted on the internet somewhere… good luck

[@masondavid8398]

What would the reason be for the short cut to work on my device but not any one else’s?

[@minhsao]

What are the other devices?? Auto detection for NFC is only on 11 and up iPhone 10 will need to use the build in nfc scanner under control center.. good luck

[@masondavid8398]

Wow thanks for the fast reply! I have an Apple se 2nd gen, and the other devices are iPhone 8’s. I will try to use an external app and see if that works

[@minhsao]

@@masondavid8398 you don’t have to use a 3rd party app … but look for the nfc tag reader under your control center in settings… good luck!! And thanks for your support of my videos!!

[@masondavid8398]

Thanks, sorry for all the questions but I’m not able to get the tag to show the contact information is there still a way to do it in nfc tools without Dropbox?

[@minhsao]

@@masondavid8398 try vcard.link/card. I am planning to do a follow up video about this soon… so stay tuned

[@MarleneGreen]

WOW! You’re a phenomenal teacher! Love how you explained the solutions, the problems & how the things actually work! BRAVO! 🎉

[@ThisisCeCe1]

This is THE VIDEO I've been looking for. Thanks!!

[@AntonelloScamuzzi]

Hi there, I done all the steps but when I scan the card it open with the browser

[@minhsao]

make sure your default browser is safari :)

[@idsproject5288]

Would this work with any other cloud storage services such as Google Drive/ iCloud? thanks in advance!

[@minhsao]

It should as long as it provide a public link… also check out my updated video for more details

[@blackmamba6938]

That's cool man. I had no idea it was that easy to edit those cards.

[@davidvoyager618]

I have a question, how to make the link to the vcf file works also in android? I tried in android, but it becomes downloading file, but won't open the file automatically.

[@timothyteoh5338]

thanks for sharing. just curious... I noticed a lot of videos out there that needs to be online in order to be able to share a nfc business card.. is there one that can be done offline?

[@minhsao]

No, not automatically with an iPhone… iPhone will only trigger with urls

[@MaxTymchii]

Big thanks for your explanation! You saved my time and money!

[@netbusinessproposals7648]

Nice video shows methods to improve your business.

[@krisadem]

Hey man.. thanks for this osm information.. a honest guide.. I really like your video. Can you plz tell us if we use hosting service what exactly we need to put there ? As some of us already hv a website we can get a link easily.. do we need to put tht file in the server with the link ?..thanks again for this informative video

[@iron_bro]

This video is awesome!!! I was almost about to buy a V1CE card until I thought..."hmmmm I wonder if I can just make my own?" quick question...I have a 3D printer and was wondering if I printed a small cover for an NFC sticker and attached it to the back of my phone would that work just the same??

[@minhsao]

Yep it will work check out my other NFC sticker videos and you willl see what I mean:) good luck!

[@minhsao]

check it out ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYWQhJRnfNCqqM0 and again good luck and have fun!!!

[@visualcomsaus]

Hi Guy, This was great! Can you show me...how to put .vcf on my web host? thanks

[@minhsao]

it should be pretty easy... just put the .vcf file in a public access location and you should be good. it is a bit more tricky if you are using wordpress and if you want to do it directly from wordpress.

[@rzne490]

Thank you! Pls do a video also for nfc for small restaurant owners like for their menu or contacts.

[@minhsao]

That is really easy.. it’s the same but replace the link with a link to your restaurant website’s menu… let me know and I will be happy to help

[@mohamedfatih-z6x]

But its necessary to provide an internet connection for the one who will scan it

[@minhsao]

yes... but do check out my other videos which provided methods without internet connections. Good luck

[@oraclebjj]

You can save a step by writing the saved vcf on your iPhone file system by clicking “share to iCloud” / “view only by people with link”. Send it to yourself (ie. imessage). Open imessage. Long click/copy. You just copied the url to your vcf on internet with security enabled. Update the nfc tools url (make sure you erase/format your card first).

[@jns2001]

Min, are there any changes on iOS 15.1 that allow you to read an NFC card as it should? Moreover, when you did the trick with Dropbox is it possible to save the vcf file in your contacts?

[@minhsao]

I also made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU it may help!!... good luck

[@171Reco]

Hi! I was amazed how easy is to create a cool "traditional" gadget with a business card. I was wondering if is possible to have 2 nfc stickers one for android and one for iphone so you are covered on both OS?

[@minhsao]

You don’t need two one should work for both. It is the phone side that determines if it is going to automatically read it or not. Good luck!!

[@Merrybandoruffians]

I have a conference coming up and was looking at a way to update my business cards. But as soon as I saw these “forever business cards” being advertised I immediately ran to KZbin to figure out how to program them myself, haha

[@minhsao]

Thanks for your he comment… but do check out my updated video which maybe helpful as well.. good luck kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU

[@Merrybandoruffians]

@@minhsao will check it out. thank you!

[@ncurry9432]

like your personality nice honest demo! Don't own a I phone.

[@ayeshabashir890]

Hi very helpful video! I tried using the same app and used my iPhone to set it up and the link pops up for anyone with an iPhone. How can I make sure android users get a pop up as well because my android phone didn’t (its a brand new phone). Is there a different app I need to use for it to work on both?

[@bayoucitypropertygroup7860]

Curious about this as well! Does this work on the Android platform as well?

[@sauryamishra]

Hi Chen, Great video. I tried it, few problems. Once the vcf file is downloaded, android doesnt seem to be able to read it. Ironically the file was created using android. Can you help?

[@minhsao]

I am not for sure, since I don't own an android phone, but I think it is because your vcf file is not automatically triggering your contact app in your android phone. I think there are plenty of other videos doing this with android and it is easier with android, that is why I made a video trying to get it work with iPhone. :) Good luck!!

[@JASON-vn9nn]

Question, can you program the link to instead to to a webpage? Or does this method only work for sharing contact info like shown in this video?

[@minhsao]

yep .. you can use any URL... in fact... I've use the same method to create a smart dogtag .. Good Luck!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYWQhJRnfNCqqM0&lc=UgykIrLtRNijdQEpIdF4AaABAg

[@OutdoorInspirations]

Great Info thx! So we can get the generic nfc now, and print logo stickers for them 🦾

[@minhsao]

Yep sure can!!

[@emmanueltimothy]

Thanks for the video, one question, can we make this information automatically be saved on to the contact list?

[@minhsao]

you can't do it automatically, but you will need to click on the box with an up arrow (share icon) to save it to your contacts. Good luck... should be having an updated video about Digital Business Card coming out soon... thanks for watching my video and good luck!

[@ravonvillanueva730]

Would they need to have Dropbox to open the file

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU it should help Good luck!!

[@alveygardens]

The reason I have been looking at tsp cards and QR code cards is to collect contacts. Trying to figure out to do with with a tap card.

[@minhsao]

Hi I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU It may help... Good luck!!

[@PiggieBonita]

Is there anyway to use your iPhone as a digital business card. Like for me to tap another persons phone with my phone to share my digital business card without the nft card?

[@RickNashDC]

I Just ordered cards & they will be here on Thursday‼😀

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out!! Good luck!!

[@francoismg98]

Hey, I really liked your video, just had a quick question. Once you follow the pop up to the Dropbox location of the file/contact, is it directly saved to your phones contacts?

[@minhsao]

Thanks for the encouragement on the video.. as for your question… you can save it to your phone by clicking on the box with an up arrow … good luck and thanks again!!!

[@MrCristianperez5]

you had me until i saw the auburn hat. Gig 'Em! no on a serious note, thank you! You saved me some money.

[@minhsao]

Ha ha ha .. War Eagle buddy :). Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions… good luck!

[@rabaabdua9881]

Hi, I want to program my card how can I do that

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out!! Good luck!!

[@fitnessinyourmouth5363]

Very helpful. I'm wondering. Since you ahve it linked to your dropbox. You can change that contact info at any time, correct? Or would you need to create a new file and make sure it's saved as the same exact name so the link is the same?

[@minhsao]

Yes.. you can change the contact info at anytime. I used dropbox in this video simply because not everyone has access to a webserver or a webhost. but yes, you can change the contact info and make it the same name as before and all your contacts will be updated.

[@tspnetwork8714]

👋 Is there a way to have all of my social media links and my contact info appear in another person's phone with one NFC sticker without using an app or would I have to choose an app and copy and paste the app's link onto the NFC code?

[@minhsao]

Try out my lastest video on this topic which talks about using a service that does this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqTgpd-iLJrhK8 ... good luck!

[@Bizzy-Bumble1131]

Wow this is totally cool. Thank you for sharing!

[@johnmiller8913]

Thank you very much for this. Really helped my understanding.

[@minhsao]

Glad it helped !!! have fun!!

[@ausjournalindia4639]

Superb demo.Appreciated

[@davec1332]

You cleared everything up for me and gave me a good 💡. Thank you!

[@CrystalCarpenter-wh6bm]

I’m just wondering how my iPhone contact turn in to electronic business cards???

[@metinukvisa]

Dropbox needs other person to have dropbox app now. Is there any other options other than dropbox?

[@minhsao]

Yes you use link tree or just put the VCF in a public website

[@metinukvisa]

@@minhsao Since 2017 Dropbox does not allow public folders unless you upgrade and pay the fees. Is there any other alternative other than the Dropbox?

[@BradRenfroUS]

???

[@Martin-ot7xj]

Hi there, it was a very useful and informative tutorial video. thankyou

[@DarkGloComics]

Subbed. Simply because you made it simple. Just the facts and I like some of the other videos you have. I will dig into those soon.

[@howlingfists]

Hey. Awesome video. Is there a way to make the vCard file pop up right away like yours did? When I tried through Dropbox it takes more steps. Did you do it from a website?

[@minhsao]

Try my new video.. I talk about this exact thing!! Good luck

[@minhsao]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU

[@hi_jaykloud]

Do you have a link to the nfc stickers you purchased and used in your demonstration?

[@minhsao]

Yes it You can get your nfc stickers here amzn.to/3cSNVsX or amzn.to/3xprQKv But it should also be in the video descriptions … good luck!!

[@hi_jaykloud]

@@minhsao thank you

[@ImmersiveDragon]

Awesome product

[@LockeyPrice]

Great Video and great Idea. You should make a QR Code Video, and link it.

[@minhsao]

Great idea!!!

[@fergusongodachaab6179]

Hello Chen, does that mean the person you are sharing your contact with must first have NFC Tools & DropBox downloaded and set up before they can receive your data? I will glade for the answer thanks.

[@minhsao]

NFC tool is only needed to program the nfc. Dropbox was used as a place to put the file in place of a web server. You do not need any additional apps it will just trigger if you have an iPhone 11 or higher. Good luck!

[@Bkilla217]

@@minhsao So your saying that the people your sharing the contact info with does not need to have DropBox installed on their device for them to see the contact? Dropbox is only necessary for the programmer.. correct?

[@minhsao]

@@Bkilla217 you are correct … however I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out there are few other methods… Good luck!!

[@iridedonkeyzz]

So do people need to have drop box if I’m tapping my card on their phone?

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here to address this kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out!! Good luck!!

[@SheinaMaeRomeroNorcio]

will it work without the NFC sticker?

[@XxSN1PM0DZxX]

Hi there! Firstly, AMAZING video! Secondly, I would love to ask you how am I able to use something different than Dropbox in order to store my contact card, I’m thinking some website. How am I able to store the customer’s contact information in a website and letting THEM edit their profiles. Thank you, and once again great video!

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here that addresses your questions kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out!! Good luck!!

[@nicoperez2569]

But what if the person scanning does not have drop box

[@minhsao]

yeah ... that is an issue.. I will be making a new video with alternative method soon.

[@TrizhDaae]

Thank you so much for your video ! I’m barely joining the party because I have a small Bussines and since I’m Crafty I don’t want to splurge on something I can obviously do. This video was posted 2 years ago, I was thinking because I don’t wanna share my phone and all of that, I wanna share my IG link and/ or my link tree. Will it work ?

[@minhsao]

There are few newer video that I made about this and yea you can use IG or link tree… also I will be making an updated video soon .. so stay tuned … and thanks for watching!!

[@abdollahzare5257]

If we prepare this card for another person, how can that person change his information?

[@EdwardSimms]

Can you use the NFC sticker without the Blank NTAG215 PVC Card? Could you put the NFC sticker on the back of a regular business card?

[@minhsao]

Yes if you watch the video that is exactly what I did :). Enjoy!!

[@thirdeye5895]

Really useful video with info on how Iphone doesnt allow sharing contacts……didnt know that…..thanks 🙏

[@Gabrielgrassmayr]

Damn this man just saved me over 60$ thank you

[@minhsao]

I also made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU good luck!!!

[@monkeymethods]

SIMPLE & BRILLIANT

[@Avm371998]

Does NFC need to be turned on on your phone or will these cards turn on NFC automatically?

[@minhsao]

The newer iPhones will read it automatically

[@faithwindsheimer3038]

I have two nfc cards wallet, one on each side so they’re separate. One for my contact info and one for my social media. Whenever I scan one side, both scan the same thing. Am I able to place an rfid in between the two cards to prevent that from happening?

[@joshwarren6639]

The sticker link isn’t working anymore. When you say “next to nothing”, what do you really mean? Most I’ve found are around 50 cents each, which is cheap but not super cheap. Just wondering what price point I should look for

[@minhsao]

thanks try this one ... amzn.to/3lUtGjf but it use to be around 25 cent per sticker... but the price has gone up lately to around 35 cents... damn pandemic! Good luck and thanks for letting me the link issue!!!

[@JJWeinbergPerspective]

I can't get an iPhone to pick up the URL. My Android reads it no problem. Gfs iPhone. Next to newest gen... no dice

[@gulfmen86]

it worked! But the only issue is that if someone doesnt have dropbox... it wont work. They have to download the app

[@minhsao]

Yeah... you can give this one a shot... but I don't know about putting your information on a random site. :) vcard.link/card

[@gulfmen86]

@@minhsao Thank you! I appreciate it

[@rlee99p]

It was very helpful but could've been shorter. Thanks!

[@minhsao]

Thanks for the feed back... I will try to make my future videos more concise ... thanks for watching :)

[@neraknerak1]

what if you don't want to use Dropbox?

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here that addresses this kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out!! Good luck!!

[@neraknerak1]

@@minhsao thank you will watch!

[@tito.tarantula]

Awesome hack, thanks so much for sharing.

[@florinbarbu6111]

It doesn't work as it should... The potential clients you meet, have different phones, not only iPhone. I've done it exactly as you explained, but when tested the card with an Android phone, without a Dropbox app and account, it doesn' performed as simple as in your video... First we were prompted to install the dropbox app, then it prompted the link to download, the we had to click the downloaded vcf file... A lot af steps. Should we have two nfc cards, one for potential clients with iphone and one card for those with android? Is there a solution for just one card for all the phones? Thanks

[@minhsao]

Have you tried to take a look at my updated video on this topic. The original video is really old... and only uses dropbox because at the time it was the easiest I can see someone without a webserver. But the new video provided few alternatives. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU good luck!!

[@Ashot94]

Sorry , but when a client is opening my website and all the tools connected to my website with my NFC card, can he download or save all that information in her smartphone as an app so she can use it later any time she needs? Because when i bought a card before for 80€ , i could do it , and that is really cool and important. Otherwise the client will lose all the information several minutes after scanning my nfc card. Thank you

[@emrahdelibalta8659]

Thank you so much for this video! Is it also possible to tap&go your phone directly to another phone to transfer contact information without a physical card?

[@minhsao]

No not today with an iPhone it is possible with android... if you want to do that just share your VCF via Bluetooth , message, or email ...good luck!

[@Frazzy87]

...or you can put that cheap nfc sticker on the inside of your iPhone cover/case

[@kollecktible]

@@Frazzy87 yeah thats a game plan :D

[@mateuniverse]

Did you look into encoding the vcf in the url?

[@minhsao]

What what?!?!? Really you can do that?? … I will look into it and let you know

[@danolgamer9357]

does people need the app raccouris to open nfc ?

[@minhsao]

As the title stated … not apps needed :)

[@jackkuang9752]

I really appreciate for this video, thank you so much

[@minhsao]

You are so welcome! I also made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU good luck!!!

[@kenlee514]

Cool idea, I rather just have it done for me for $14.50, I also get a keychain + smart button to put on my cell phone for that price.

[@melissastreed-harkins2535]

Where?

[@tinotendamarufu-n8b]

so it will work only on wiffi

[@margueritewhite3038]

War Eagle and cool info!

[@minhsao]

War Eagle!

[@naronaroyan323]

Why is NFC tool not working on my NFC card on iPhone?

[@jackadamsdaniels6719]

Very awesome man

[@A.M.Independent.Consultant]

Thank u so much

[@wsrfid]

Nice lesson

[@danial.haiqal000]

My nfc tag cant even be scan by the nfc tools app, what should i do?

[@minhsao]

Did you get NTAG215?