🧩 Overview
Some schools need a fast and scalable way to manage student movements without staff approvals or complex forms. NFC tiles allow students to quickly start and end passes by scanning their device.
NFC tiles can be used to:
Check into a location (if student check-in is enabled)
Activate a pass using NFC scanning
This article focuses on the pass-based workflow, where students tap an NFC tile to leave and optionally tap again when they return.
Why it matters
Reduces staff workload
Speeds up student movement
Improves tracking of students who are out
Works well for high-volume movements like breaks or transitions
Applies to:
✅ Admins
✅ Pastoral Managers
✅ Staff managing Passes
🧭 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Configure NFC Tap-Out Activation
Go to Admin → Passes
Select the pass you want to configure
Open the Workflow section
Enable student activation:
Under Who can immediately activate while creating this pass?
Enable Students (Student App)
Select the option that requires NFC verification
Select the appropriate NFC tile or location (for example, an exit tile)
What Students Do
Open the Orah Student App
Scan the NFC tile
The pass activates automatically
Depending on configuration, students may be prompted to select a destination.
Step 2 — Require NFC Tap-Back-In to End the Pass
Go to Admin → Passes
Open the same pass
Open the Workflow section
Configure pass ending:
Under Who can end this pass?
Enable Students (Student App)
Enable NFC verification required
Select the return NFC tile or location
Result
Students:
Tap NFC to start the pass
Tap NFC again to end the pass
This creates a simple tap out / tap back in workflow.
💡 Best Practices / Tips
Place NFC tiles at clear entry and exit points.
Label tiles clearly (for example: Tap Here to Leave).
Test the workflow with a small group before rollout.
Use consistent tile locations so students know where to tap.
Restrict passes by student tags if only certain students should use the workflow.
❓ FAQs
Do students need approval for NFC passes?
No. NFC passes are designed for quick self-serve activation without staff approval.
Can students forget to tap back in?
Yes. Staff can monitor active passes and follow up with students who have not returned.
Can NFC passes be limited to certain students?
Yes. Pass assignments or student tags can restrict which students can use a pass.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Students scan the NFC tile but the pass does not activate
Check that:
Students are allowed to activate the pass
NFC scanning is enabled
The correct NFC tile is selected
The pass is active
Students cannot end the pass
Check that:
Students are allowed to end the pass
NFC verification is enabled
The correct return tile is configured
NFC scanning does not work
Check that:
NFC is enabled on the student device
The Orah Student App is installed
The NFC tile is correctly configured