Tap In.
Connected Instantly.
Programmable NFC cards, tags, badges, and wristbands that launch your branded City of Hats experience with a single tap β no app download required.
One Tap. Fully Branded.
Guests tap an NFC Hat and land inside your venue's branded experience β claim a Hat ID, check in, unlock content, or start a secure channel in seconds.
- Works with the built-in NFC reader on modern smartphones
- Program each chip to open a specific venue, room, or workflow
- Hat Tap to Unlock β a Security Mode that requires a physical NFC tap before a chat file can be viewed
- Pair with staff badges for identity-aware access at events and workplaces
- Combine with QR codes for guests without NFC-capable devices
Physical Access Meets Digital Security
NFC Hats bridge the physical and digital worlds β giving venues instant onboarding, staff identity, and an extra possession factor for sensitive content.
Tap-to-Join
One tap opens your branded welcome flow in the mobile browser. Guests are inside your experience in under three seconds.
INSTANTFully Programmable
Assign each chip to a venue, room, event, or secure workflow from your dashboard. Reprogram remotely without replacing hardware.
FLEXIBLEHat Tap to Unlock
Enable Hat Tap to Unlock when sending files in chat β content stays encrypted until the recipient taps their NFC Hat.
POSSESSIONNo App Required
Tap opens a PWA in the browser. Guests can install the app later, but onboarding never depends on an app store download.
ZERO FRICTION
Hat Tap to Unlock
When you send a file in chat, enable Hat Tap to Unlock under Advanced. The recipient cannot open the attachment until they tap their NFC Hat β pairing physical possession with encrypted delivery.
- Toggle Hat Tap to Unlock under Advanced when sending a file in a secure channel
- The attachment stays locked until the recipient holds their phone to their programmed NFC Hat
- Adds a possession factor on top of end-to-end encryption β forwarding or screenshots are blocked until the tap
- Combine with View Once, Recall, Sealed File, GeoLock, and other Security Modes
From Chip to Connected Guest
Deploy NFC Hats across your venue in four steps β program, place, tap, and your guest is connected.
Program
Assign each NFC chip to a venue, room, event, or secure destination in your City of Hats dashboard.
Place
Deploy cards at check-in, tags on room doors, badges on lanyards, or wristbands at events.
Tap
Guest holds their phone near the chip. The built-in NFC reader opens your branded experience instantly.
Connected
Guest claims a Hat ID, checks in, unlocks content, or starts a secure channel β all under your brand.
Choose the Right Chip for Your Venue
City of Hats supports multiple NFC form factors. Pick the format that fits your workflow β every chip is fully programmable.
Cards
Credit-card size for front desks, concierge counters, and welcome stations.
Tags
Adhesive tags for room doors, signage, tables, and fixed-location tap points.
Badges
Staff and VIP lanyard badges with programmable identity and access rules.
Wristbands
Event wristbands for festivals, conferences, and multi-day guest access.
What Happens When Someone Taps
Three seconds from physical tap to a fully branded digital experience.
Where NFC Hats Shine
From hotel lobbies to conference halls β NFC Hats remove friction at every touchpoint.
Hotels & Rooms
Room-door tags and lobby cards that open your hotel's branded guest portal on tap.
Events & Check-In
Wristbands and badges for instant event registration, VIP zones, and session access.
Clinics & Intake
Waiting-room tags that launch branded patient intake forms and secure staff chat.
Staff Identity
Programmable badges that verify staff identity and unlock role-specific workflows.
VIP & Concierge
Premium tap cards for loyalty guests, executive floors, and private lounge access.
Concierge Desks
Counter cards that connect guests to concierge chat, menus, and local guides instantly.
Common Questions
Ready to Deploy NFC Hats?
Tell us about your venue and we'll help you choose the right NFC formats, programming, and branded experience.
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