Announcing NFC NTAG 424 DNA Support in the GoToTags Desktop App

The GoToTags Desktop App now supports NTAG 424 DNA NFC chips, giving users access to this chip type’s powerful encryption and self-authenticating capabilities. This latest update allows developers to encode these secure tags without additional software, further expanding the software’s functionality.

Known for its user-friendly interface, the GoToTags Desktop App is a trusted tool for reading and encoding NFC tags, UHF RFID tags and barcodes. After thorough BETA testing, its NTAG 424 DNA support upgrade has been proven to support a spectrum of NTAG 424 DNA tag encoding from a single tag to managing millions of tags within a project. This range provides flexibility and scalability for a variety of use cases.

An NTAG 424 DNA tag contains a highly secure, NXP manufactured NFC chip with AES-128 cryptographic capabilities. One of its key features is the ability to dynamically generate unique NFC messages each time it is scanned, preventing tampering or cloning. This provides a self-authenticating function most frequently used to verify product authenticity. Businesses and consumers can rely on the data from the tags to validate genuine products without requiring an external app. For retail companies and product manufacturers, encoded NTAG 424 DNA chips offer substantial security by reducing the risk of counterfeit products and protecting brand integrity.

After the update, reading and encoding NTAG 424 DNA chips with the GoToTags Desktop App became accessible to all users. Whether working on a small-scale project or managing millions of tags, the process is the same. This flexibility allows developers to scale from initial testing to full production quickly. With compatible NFC hardware, the app provides a seamless way to encode these secure tags, meeting your needs no matter the size of the project.

Because of their enhanced security features, the process of encoding NTAG 424 DNA chips differs from other NFC chip types. If you prefer to handle the encoding yourself, the engineering team at GoToTags can guide you through the initial encoding setup with the GoToTags Desktop App. On the other hand, complete encoding services are also offered if you prefer the convenience of having your order encoded for you before shipment.

GoToTags keeps a limited supply of NTAG 424 DNA inlays in stock for quick shipping, which can be used for testing before placing a large order. Testing for your specific use case is always recommended before placing a larger order. Encoding is available as a separate service regardless of the order size. Whether starting with product testing or scaling up to mass production, GoToTags makes the process easy and efficient.

The GoToTags Desktop App is currently free to download and now supports NFC tags containing NTAG 424 DNA chips. These self-authenticating NFC tags help verify product authenticity, offering a secure, easy-to-implement solution against counterfeiting. You can get started today by downloading the app here. If you need assistance getting set up or navigating the software, the GoToTags team is eager to help. Feel free to reach out with any questions , and start securing your products with NTAG 424 DNA tags today!