--- title: Adding new NFC cards slug: zero/nfc/add-manually description: Learn how to add new virtual NFC cards to your Flipper Zero and explore available card types image: https://archbee-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/X-mzvh8wkN-CmybKXJPuX_monosnap-miro-2023-10-09-14-16-57.jpg docTags: createdAt: 2023-09-15T15:34:15.433Z --- ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3GUDYkC5JgUWgo6RW8piO-D_amnmZ1ylbnryXnoir95-20241025-093010.png) With Flipper Zero, you can create various NFC cards that can be programmed as keys in access control systems or write various data onto them using your smartphone, such as links to your personal website, resume, or business card. You no longer need to purchase new physical NFC cards, as you can program your Flipper Zero to act as a key instead. On this page, you’ll learn how to manually add a virtual NFC card and explore available card types. *** # Creating NFC cards There are two ways to create NFC cards, depending on your needs: - Generating an NFC card from the list of available standard card types with a random UID. - Manually create an NFC-A card by entering the UID, ATQA, and SAK values that might work with simple access control systems that use the card’s UID to authenticate users. Let’s go through both of these options. ## Generating a specific NFC card type You can create virtual NFC cards with the same data organization as the following NFC cards: - MIFARE Ultralight® - MIFARE Ultralight® EV1 11 - MIFARE Ultralight® EV1 H11 - MIFARE Ultralight® EV1 21 - MIFARE Ultralight® EV1 H21 - NTAG® 203 - NTAG® 213 - NTAG® 215 - NTAG® 216 - NTAG® I2C 1K - NTAG® I2C 2K - NTAG® I2C Plus 1K - NTAG® I2C Plus 2K - MIFARE Mini® - MIFARE Classic® 1K with a 4-byte UID - MIFARE Classic® 1K with a 7-byte UID - MIFARE Classic® 4K with a 4-byte UID - MIFARE Classic® 4K with a 7-byte UID :::Iframe{iframeHeight="0" code="
If you want to use the created NFC card with your smartphone, NTAG 216 should work in most cases. However, the type of card you should use varies depending on your requirements. Please refer to the documentation of the application or device you’re planning to use it with.
"} ::: The virtual NFC card will have a random UID and default data values, similar to a new empty physical NFC card. To generate a card, do the following: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to **Main Menu -> NFC -> Add manually**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the NFC card type you need. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Review the data, then select **More**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the name of the card, then select **Save**. ::: :::: Once you have saved the card, it can be programmed to function as an access key or store data, such as a URL that leads to a website. :::Iframe{iframeHeight="0" code="
Different access control systems and mobile applications have varying procedures for programming. Check the documentation of your access control system or application for instructions and supported card types.
"} ::: Before programming the created virtual NFC card, you need to emulate it to be recognized by a reader as a physical NFC card. Follow these steps: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to **Main Menu -> NFC -> Saved**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the added card and press **Emulate**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Hold your Flipper Zero near the reader or smartphone to program it. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3GUDYkC5JgUWgo6RW8piO-go9hvvkOvcRGrEcuJCR59-20241025-093158.png "You need to emulate the saved card for Flipper Zero to act as a physical card") ::: :::: ## Creating an NFC card manually Some access control systems use UID, ATQA, and SAK data to grant access. If you know these values, you can enter them manually to create a needed NFC card: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to **Main Menu -> NFC -> Add manually**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the needed NFC card type depending on the UID size: - NFC-A 7-byte UID *or* - NFC-A 4-byte UID ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the known **SAK** value in hexadecimal, then select **Save**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the known **ATQA** value in hexadecimal, then select **Save**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the known **UID** value in hexadecimal, then select **Save**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the name of the card, then select **Save.** ::: :::: Once you have saved the card with the known values, you can use it as an access key. *** MIFARE, MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE Mini, and NTAG are registered trademarks of NXP B.V.