vCard — Share Contacts with an NFC Tap
Use the vCard app to turn Kitetag taps into downloadable contact cards. Share names, emails, phone numbers, and organizations — no phone app required.
What does the vCard app do?
The vCard app generates a vCard file from the data stored in your Kitetag’s KDS. When someone taps the tag, their browser downloads the vCard and prompts them to save it to their phone’s contacts.
No app install is required. The tapper’s browser handles the entire flow.
When should you use vCard?
Use vCard when you want a tap to share contact information. It works well for:
- Networking events where you hand out NFC-enabled business cards.
- Company directories where employees have individual tags on desks or badges.
- Situations where contact details change often, since you can update the KDS without replacing the physical tag.
What are the requirements?
You need a KDS with fields that match the vCard specification. The easiest way to get started is to use the Contact Info KDS preset in the Kitetags dashboard.
Supported KDS fields
| KDS field | vCard property |
|---|---|
| First Name | FN / N (given name) |
| Last Name | FN / N (family name) |
EMAIL |
|
| Phone | TEL |
| Organization | ORG |
The vCard app generates files that conform to the vCard 3.0 standard, defined in RFC 2425 and RFC 2426.
How do you set up the vCard app?
- Create a KDS in the Kitetags dashboard. Select the Contact Info preset, or manually add fields for First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, and Organization.
- Assign the KDS to your tag or Group.
- Fill in the contact data for each tag. At minimum, provide a first name and last name.
- Set the app to vCard in the tag’s Kitetag Interaction (KI) settings.
- Tap the tag to test. Your phone should prompt you to save a new contact with the data you entered.
What are common use cases?
- Contact sharing at events — Hand out NFC business cards at conferences. Attendees tap and instantly save your details.
- Company directory — Place tags at employee workstations. Visitors tap to get the right contact information for the person they are meeting.
- Dynamic contact info — Update phone numbers, emails, or titles in the dashboard without printing new cards or replacing tags.
Next steps
If you need to send tap data to an external system instead of sharing contacts, explore Webhooks or Zapier.
Last updated 27 Mar 2026, 06:51 +0900 .