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Using Array forms in the Scan App

With the Array Scan App, you can link your forms to NFC tags, QR codes, or Barcodes, enabling fast, automated data collection in the field.

Updated over 3 months ago

This guide walks you through how to connect Array Forms to these scan elements and make the most of your free Array account.

  • Free Array Account Overview

  • How to Access Array Forms in the Scan App

  • Public vs. Private Form Access

  • About Array + Useful Links

Your Free Array Account

When you create a free account in the Scan App, you also get access to a free Array account — a powerful platform for building and managing forms.

Your free Array account includes:

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  • ✅ 3 custom forms

  • 👥 4 users

  • 📋 Access to the full drag-and-drop Form Builder

  • 🔄 100 submissions per user/month

  • 📦 50MB data storage

Accessing Array Forms in the Scan App

You can link a form to an NFC tag, QR code, or Barcode directly from the Scan App. Here's how:

1. Create a New Scan Trigger

From the Scan App dashboard, choose whether you want to create an NFC tag, QR code, or Barcode. In this example, we'll select an NFC tag.

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2. Choose "Array Forms" as Your Action

When prompted to choose what the scan trigger should do, select “Array Forms” from the list of options.

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3. Link a Form

You can now:

  • Name your tag

  • Search for the form you want to connect

  • Set the form to Public or Private

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Public vs Private Form Access

Public

  • The form opens in the device’s web browser.

  • No login is required.

  • Best for customer-facing or anonymous use cases.

Private

  • The form opens in the Array Forms App, or in a browser if the app isn’t installed.

  • Login is required.

  • Best for internal or secure data capture.

Need the app?

Once you’ve completed setup, click “Done” to save your tag. You’ll find all your saved tags under the “Create” tab in the Scan App.

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About Array

Array is a powerful no-code platform designed to help businesses build smart, secure, and customizable data capture forms — all with a simple drag-and-drop builder.

What You Can Do With Array:

  • Build forms with logic, calculations, and conditional rules

  • Add media capture (photos, videos, signatures)

  • Collect data online or offline

  • Share forms via link, Scan App, or kiosk mode

Helpful Links

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