Shop NFC Stickers
Navigation
Guide
← Back to home

Get Started

Learn how to set up and use Sticksy NFC stickers to share your digital content instantly

Welcome to Sticksy NFC! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with your NFC stickers.

What is NFC?

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless technology that allows devices to communicate when they're close together—usually within a few centimeters. It's the same technology used in contactless payments and transit cards.

With Sticksy NFC stickers, you can program custom actions that trigger when someone taps the sticker with their smartphone. No app installation required for the person tapping!

What You'll Need

Before getting started, make sure you have:

  • A smartphone with NFC capability (most modern phones have this)
  • Sticksy NFC stickers from our store
  • The Sticksy NFC app installed on your phone

Download the App

Get the Sticksy NFC app for your device:

App Overview

When you open the Sticksy NFC app, you'll see the home screen with the Read NFC button. Tap the gear icon in the top right corner to access settings, where you can change the app language.

Sticksy NFC home screen
Home Screen
Settings screen with language selection
Settings

Reading an NFC Sticker

Step 1: Tap Read NFC

From the home screen, tap the Read NFC button to start scanning.

Step 2: Hold Your Phone Near the Sticker

A "Ready to Scan" prompt will appear. Hold your phone near the NFC sticker and keep it steady.

Step 3: View Tag Information

Once the sticker is detected, you'll see detailed information about the NFC tag:

  • ID - The unique identifier of the tag
  • Tech - The NFC technology type (e.g., NfcA, Ndef)
  • Size - Total storage capacity in bytes
  • Used - How many bytes are currently used
  • Available - Remaining storage space
  • Content - The data currently stored on the tag
Ready to scan prompt
Ready to Scan
NFC tag details screen
Tag Information

Writing to an NFC Sticker

Step 1: Read the Sticker First

Start by reading the sticker using the steps above. After viewing the tag data, tap the Update NFC button at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2: Choose Content Type

You'll see a list of content types organized by category. Select what you want to write:

General:

  • URL - Open a website
  • WiFi - Share network credentials
  • Contact (vCard) - Share your contact card
  • Text - Display a message
  • Email - Pre-compose an email
  • Phone Number - Trigger a phone call
  • SMS - Pre-compose a text message
  • Location - Share a map location

Social:

  • Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, LinkedIn, Reddit, Pinterest, Twitch, GitHub, Medium

Music:

  • Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp

Payment:

  • PayPal, Venmo, Cash App

Business:

  • Slack, Zoom, Teams, Behance, Dribbble

Apps:

  • App Store, Play Store

Use the search bar at the bottom to quickly find the option you need.

Update NFC screen with content type options
Choose from many content types

Step 3: Enter Your Content

After selecting a content type, enter the required information. For example:

  • For URL, enter the web address (e.g., https://sticksy.ca)
  • For Instagram, enter your username
  • For WiFi, enter your network name and password
URL input screen
Enter your URL

Step 4: Send to NFC

Tap the Send to NFC button. The "Ready to Scan" prompt will appear—hold your phone near the sticker and keep it steady until you see the success message.

That's it! Your sticker is now programmed.

Testing Your Sticker

To test your newly programmed sticker:

  1. Move your phone away from the sticker
  2. Tap your phone against the sticker again
  3. The programmed action should trigger automatically

Tip: If nothing happens, make sure NFC is enabled in your phone's settings and try tapping different parts of your phone against the sticker.

Next Steps

Now that you've set up your first sticker, explore these guides to learn more: