# Enroll Android devices Using NFC Tag

Last updated: August 14, 2026

This page explains how to enroll corporate Android devices as Device Owners in ManageEngine MDM using the NFC Tag method via the ManageEngine NFC Enrollment app. It covers prerequisites — including Android 9.0 or later and an NFC tag with at least 888 bytes of storage — and walks through the complete enrollment workflow: scanning the EMM 9.0 QR code, writing enrollment data to the NFC tag, factory resetting the target device, and tapping the tag to initiate Fully Managed (COSU and COBO, or previously Device Owner)" updated per Rule 25 -->Fully Managed (COSU and COBO, or previously Device Owner) provisioning. A single NFC tag can be reused to enroll multiple devices.

ManageEngine's NFC Enrollment app facilitates enrolling corporate Android devices without Google Services into MDM (Mobile Device Management) and provisioning devices (running Android 9.0 or later) as Device Owners by default. This process expedites the enrollment by distributing and installing the ManageEngine MDM Self Service app on target devices in simple steps using NFC (Near Field Communication) Tag. You can directly enroll and start managing the devices before distributing them to employees.

**Note:** Google has removed the NFC bump APIs. Therefore, the NFC bump functionality will not work on the ManageEngine MDM Self Service app.

## How to Enroll a Device Using an NFC Tag

Watch this quick video guide on enrolling Android devices using NFC tag for faster setup.

[Watch the video guide](https://workdrive.zohoexternal.com/embed/4exox1bdf357df0fc4fd1b75004c6334dbfb4?toolbar=false&appearance=light&themecolor=green)

## Prerequisites

- NFC Tag Storage Capacity: Minimum of 888 bytes.
- Device Requirements: Must have NFC capability and run Android 9.0 or later.

## Steps to enroll using NFC Tag

- Launch the ManageEngine NFC Enrollment Application.
  - Open the ManageEngine NFC Enrollment app on your device.
- Scan the NFC Enrollment QR Code.
  - Select the **Scan the NFC Enrollment QR code to enroll the device** option.
  - Scan the QR code for EMM 9.0 enrollment. This QR code can be found on the server console under Enrollment -> QR code enrollment -> 9.0 or later.
- NFC Enrollment Page.
  - After scanning the QR code, the NFC Enrollment page will open.
  - The options for **NFC TAG** and **NFC BUMP** will appear on the page.
- Write Data to NFC Tag.
  - Select the **Write Tag** button on the NFC TAG page.
  - Tap the NFC tag with the phone's rear side to start storing the enrollment data in the NFC tag.
- Factory Reset the Target Device.
  - Factory reset the device that needs to be enrolled.
- Enroll the Device Using NFC Tag.
  - Ensure the device is on the welcome screen.
  - Tap the NFC tag on the rear side of the factory-reset device.
  - This action will start the Fully Managed (COSU and COBO, or previously Device Owner) enrollment on the device.

## Best Practices

1. Make sure the NFC tag has a minimum storage capacity of 888 bytes.
2. Once the data is stored on the NFC tag, it can be used to enroll multiple devices.
3. If the data on the NFC tag was stored a month ago, it is advisable to rewrite the data to ensure it is up-to-date.
4. Follow the QR code scanning and NFC tag writing steps carefully to avoid errors during the enrollment process.
5. Factory reset the target devices properly before tapping the NFC tag to ensure a successful enrollment.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 1. What is NFC enrollment and when should I use it?

NFC (Near Field Communication) enrollment lets administrators use an Android device with the ManageEngine NFC Enrollment app to provision other Android devices as Fully Managed (COSU and COBO, or previously Device Owner)" updated per Rule 25 -->Fully Managed (COSU and COBO, or previously Device Owner) using an NFC bump. It is ideal for bulk enrollment of corporate-owned devices, including those without Google Services.

### 2. Do target devices need to have Google Services for NFC enrollment?

No. NFC enrollment supports devices without Google Services (AOSP devices), making it suitable for rugged or custom Android devices used in industrial or frontline worker environments.

### 3. What Android version is required for NFC enrollment?

Target devices must run Android 5.0 or later to be provisioned as Fully Managed (COSU and COBO, or previously Device Owner)" updated per Rule 25 -->Fully Managed (COSU and COBO, or previously Device Owner) using NFC enrollment in ManageEngine MDM.