Setting Up Your Redirect URL
The URL you choose for your plates is permanent — so it’s important to pick one that gives you flexibility. Here’s how to think about it.
How NFC Encoding Works
Your plates are encoded and locked to one URL
For security, every plate is programmed with a single URL during production and then locked. This means the NFC chip cannot be reprogrammed or tampered with after your order is placed. Your congregation will always land exactly where you intended — no one can change it.
Because the URL is permanent, you want to pick one that you control and can update on the other end. That way, if you ever change giving platforms, switch websites, or want to redirect to a seasonal campaign, you just update where the URL points — not the plates themselves.
The goal is simple:
Pick a URL you own that redirects to your giving page. That way you can change the destination anytime without touching the plates.
Below are the three most common approaches. Any of them work great.
Your Options
Three ways to set up a flexible redirect URL. Choose whichever fits your church best.
Set up a redirect on your website
RecommendedCreate a short, memorable URL on your own domain like yourchurch.com/tap or yourchurch.com/give that redirects to your giving page. You can change where it points anytime.
How to set it up
The exact steps depend on your website platform. Here are the most common:
WordPress
Install the Redirection plugin (free). Go to Tools → Redirection. Add a new redirect from /tap to your giving page URL.
Squarespace
Go to Settings → Advanced → URL Mappings. Add: /tap -> https://your-giving-page.com [301]
Wix
Go to Settings → Custom Code → URL Redirect Manager. Add a redirect from /tap to your giving page.
Any platform with .htaccess
Add this line: Redirect 301 /tap https://your-giving-page.com
Why this is the best option: You own the URL, it looks professional, and you can change the destination in seconds from your website admin panel. If you ever switch giving platforms, just update the redirect.
Use Linktree
Linktree gives you a simple landing page at linktr.ee/yourchurch with buttons that link to your giving page, website, social media, or anything else. Many churches already have one.
How to set it up
Good for: Churches that want a multi-purpose landing page. You can add links to your giving page, sermon archive, events, and more — all in one place.
Use Nucleus Launcher
Nucleus is a launcher built specifically for churches. It gives your congregation a clean, branded page with links to giving, groups, events, prayer requests, and more.
How to set it up
Good for: Churches that want a branded, church-specific landing page with more than just a giving link. Nucleus is designed for church use and looks great on mobile.
Quick Comparison
| Option | Example URL | Cost | Can change destination? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website redirect | yourchurch.com/tap |
Free | Yes, anytime | Professional, branded experience |
| Linktree | linktr.ee/yourchurch |
Free | Yes, anytime | Multi-link landing page |
| Nucleus | nucleus.church/yourchurch |
Free & paid plans | Yes, anytime | Church-specific branded launcher |
What to Avoid
Don’t use a giving platform URL directly
If you encode tithely.com/your-church directly on the plates and later switch to Pushpay, you’d need all new plates. Use a redirect URL you control instead.
Don’t use a long or ugly URL
Even though people won’t type it, the URL may briefly flash in their browser. Something clean like yourchurch.com/tap looks better than a 50-character Tithely link.
Don’t use a URL you don’t control
Make sure you have admin access to whatever URL you choose. If it’s on your church website, confirm your web team can set up a redirect.
Not sure which to pick?
Just email me your situation and I’ll help you figure it out.