In this article we will go over the Tag Management module. We will define a tag in GuardTek, review how to add a Tag using the web portal and m-Post app, go over some sample tag type uses and how to manage a tag.
- What is a Tag?
- How to Add a Tag Using the Web Portal
- How to Add a Tag using the m-Post App
- Widely Used Tag Type Option Samples
- How to Manage a Tag
- How to View Tags Setup as an User ID Tag Only
What is a Tag?
As used in GuardTek tags are defined as a NFC chip, card or a QR Code.
Sample NFC Chip Sample NFC ID Card
Sample QR Code
NOTE: A tag can be assigned a Tag Type which triggers further action(s) once scanned. Once a tag is assigned a Tag Type - it cannot be changed unless it is deleted from the account and added from the app again.
How to Add a Tag Using the Web Portal
To add a tag:
1. Log onto the GuardTek web portal as a Admin or Supervisor.
2. Hover over the Settings module and click NFC Tags.
3. Click the green Add a Tag button at the right hand side of the page.
4. Mandatory fields are signified with a red asterisk. 
Name (1)
Give the Tag a name based on the intended use.
For example, John Doe's ID Card, or Front Gate Tour Checkpoint.
Serial Number (2)
Scan the NFC tag and enter the serial number.
Technology (3)
The type of tag will automatically be defined when the serial number is correctly entered.
Description (4)
You have the option to add a further description.
Tag Type (5)
The Tag Type will default to Undefined.
Use the drop down menu to select how you want the tag to be used.
NOTE: Some selections will trigger a secondary drop down field.
For example: creating a User ID will require that you choose a user from the secondary drop down menu.
NOTE: The Tag Types that are available for QR Codes is much more limited than NFC Tag options.
5. Once the tag has been created click the green Create (6) button at the lower right hand corner.
How to Add a Tag Using the m-Post App
For a detail step by step explanation of how to add a tag using the m-Post App please review the Help Center article m-Post User Training - Adding NFC Tags (Android)
Widely Used Tag Type Option Samples
Activity
This option allows you to select an activity or incident template from the secondary drop down menu that must be completed when the tag is scanned.
Bunch
This option allows you to associate the tag scan with a Key or Asset from the secondary drop down menu. The key or asset can be checked in or out simply by scanning the tag.
Change Security Post
This option allows you to scan the tag and have the phone change sites to one in the secondary drop down menu without having to use the Change Site option in the m-Post App.
Start or End Shift or Break
These options allows the user to scan the tag and start or end a shift or break.
How to Manage a Tag
To manage a tag:
1. Log onto the GuardTek web portal as a Admin or Supervisor.
2. Hover over the Settings module and click NFC Tags.
3. The tags will display in alpha numeric order by the tag name in the Name column.
4. Find the tag you want to manage. At the far right 2 columns you have the option to Edit the tag or click the checkbox and then the green trash can icon to delete it.
Clicking the green pencil Edit icon will bring up the Tag Information page and allow you edit the Name, Description (optional) and Tag Type.
Once the desired edits have been made click the green Update button at the lower right hand corner and a pop up notification will let you know the edits were successfully made.
If you click the checkbox and the green trash can icon to delete a tag you will get a pop up that you must acknowledge to delete the tag.
How to View Tags Setup as an User ID Tag Only
To view only tags setup as an user ID tag:
1. Log onto the GuardTek web portal as a Admin or Supervisor.
2. Hover over the Settings module and click User ID Tags.
3. The same managing options as the NFC Tags module display with the exception being the addition of a Post column and only the Tag Type: User ID are displayed.
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