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Linking NFC chips & QR Stickers to certificates

Go phygital with our tamper-proof NFC chips and secure QR stickers

Updated over a week ago

Our secure QR stickers and NFC chips are designed to function in the same way. Simply connect your NFC chip or QR sticker to link the physical with the digital and create your interactive artwork

You can connect your certificates to your stickers or chips as long as you own them. It doesn't matter if you're the collector or the creator - anyone can make the link!

Tamper-proof NFC chips

For issuers/creators, use the email address use for your Verisart account.

For purchasers, use the email used to make the purchase.


Link chips to existing certificates

If you ordered our NFC Pack and you have already created your certificates, please ensure you link each individual chip to a specific certificate.

To do this, simply:

1. Tap near the chip with your phone

2. Enter the email address tied to the certificate

3. To confirm your identity, a verification code will be sent to your email.
Copy and paste the code to log in

4. After logging in, select and confirm the certificate you want to link

5. A 'Link created' message confirms success

6. Select 'View' to check the link on your certificate


Link chips while creating your certificate

If you ordered our NFC chips before generating certificates, it is possible to link them as part of the certification process. Here's how:

1. Start by creating your certificate and fill in the required details

2. At the end of the first section, answer 'Yes' to 'Ready to add your chip?'

3. Enter the specific serial number of the NFC chip you wish to assign to your item

5. Click 'Next' and complete the certification process as usual


Secure QR stickers

For issuers/creators, use the email address use for your Verisart account.

For purchasers, use the email used to make the purchase.


Link QR stickers to existing certificates

If you purchased our Starter Pack, the QR sticker will automatically be linked to your certificate and account, all you need to do is attach it to the certified artwork.

If you ordered our QR Pack you must link your stickers yourself, here's how:

1. Scan the QR sticker with your phone camera

2. Enter the email address tied to the certificate.

3. To confirm your identity, a verification code will be sent to your email.
Copy and paste the code to log in

4. After logging in, select and confirm the certificate you want to link

5. A 'Link created' message confirms success

6. Select 'View' to check the link on your certificate


Link stickers while creating your certificate

If you ordered our QR stickers before generating certificates, it is possible to link them as part of the certification process. Here's how:

1. Start by creating your certificate and fill in the required details

2. At the end of the first section, answer 'Yes' to 'Ready to add your chip?'

3. Enter the specific serial number of the QR sticker you wish to assign to your item

4. Click 'Next' and complete the certification process as usual


Purchase NFC chips and QR stickers

You can also purchase your packs directly on Verisart.com or on our Shopify app!

Verisart.com: In your certify form or in the 'edit' mode of your certificate, scroll to the bottom of the page and you can find an order now button.

Shopify: Found on the certify form or edit mode of your certificate, you can find the order button on the right side of your page.


Where will the physical link appear?

The physical link will be visible in four locations:

1. Certificate display


2. Certificate Status Panel

3. Certificate History Panel

The Certificate History Panel displays links only added after certificate creation. Links made during certification won't appear here.

4. Object data: Physical Link

At the bottom of your certificate page, details of the link are shown including the NFC chip's unique serial number


Bulk link your NFC chips and QR stickers

Linking is manually done following the process above. If you want to expedite this process and are planning on linking more than 50 QR stickers at once you can provide us with a CSV and we will complete the linking for you.

Note the Serial Number on the QR label

For example, L00000X

Log in to your Verisart account & view the Certificate from your dashboard. Copy the Certificate ID number that is found in the URL

For example: ba400038-8e1b-4e34-b6df-74feff0c34e1

We only need the alphanumeric ID, so copy everything after /works/creator-name-

Use this sample spreadsheet & populate it with the Certificate ID and Secure QR code serial number.

Send the spreadsheet to support@verisart.com


Can't link your QR sticker?

If you are getting a message that no certificates were found, you may be logging in with the wrong email address.

To link your QR sticker to your digital certificate you need to log in using the email address that owns the certificate. This is the address that received an email with a link to your certificate.

Create a Certificate Request:

If you're having trouble linking your QR stickers to your certificate, don't worry. Just follow these simple steps to initiate a Certificate Request. We'll take care of contacting the issuer on your behalf.

1. Select 'Can't see your certificate' on our platform

2. You'll be directed to a submission form. Here, please upload:

  • A copy of your purchase receipt

  • An image of the artwork (if possible)

  • Any additional notes or information you'd like to communicate to the certificate issuer

3. Receive upload confirmation

Once you've successfully uploaded the required information, you'll see a confirmation message, 'Upload Complete.' You'll also receive an email confirming your request.

Rest assured, we'll reach out to you as soon as a Certificate of Authenticity is ready to be linked to your artwork.


Enhancing Your Certificate of Authenticity with a Physical Link

Understanding COA Plus

Once you have attached the NFC chip or QR sticker to your artwork, a "phygital" connection (physical + digital) is formed, bridging the gap between the artwork and its digital Certificate of Authenticity.

This link will automatically upgrade your Certificate of Authenticity to a COA Plus. This status is visually represented by the COA Plus badge on your certificate.

Please note: Establishing a physical link will not alter the status of an Unverified Record. The upgrade to COA Plus is exclusive to artworks with an existing Certificate of Authenticity.

Unverified Record: Lowest level of confidence. Issuer’s identity is not verified.

Issuer Certificate: Medium confidence. Issuer’s identity is verified but not the creator.

Certificate of Authenticity: High confidence. Creator identity is verified.

Certificate of Authenticity Plus: Highest level of confidence. The issuer is verified and either the issuer or owner has established a link between the certificate and the physical work.

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