# Certification Process

Certification is the process where creators

* Attach an Iterati NFC label to a physical art piece
* Link that NFC label to a digital profile on Iterati (Artwork)
* Mint a corresponding on-chain digital twin (NFT)

After completing certification for an artwork, anyone that taps the attached NFC with their mobile device will initiate the [customizable engagement flow](/introduction/what-we-offer/engage.md).

#### Prerequisites

Prior to attempting certification make sure that you:

1. [Have purchased a set of Iterati authenticity labels](/getting-started/purchase-authenticity-labels.md)
2. Have [enrolled a collection](/getting-started/enroll-a-collection.md) onto the platform with [at least one artwork](/getting-started/set-up-your-collection/add-your-artworks.md)
3. Are in possession of the physical art piece you would like to certify

#### Step 1. Attach an NFC label to the physical artwork

Select an NFC label in your possession, peel and stick it onto the artwork you will be certifying. 

{% hint style="info" %}
We recommend attaching to the *bottom-left hand side of the **back** of the artwork*. This way when the artwork is flipped and being viewed from the front, it will be easily accessible for most people to tap (bottom-right hand corner from the viewer's POV)
{% endhint %}

#### Step 2. Tap the attached label with your mobile device

Use your mobile device to tap the newly attached NFC label and initiate the certification process

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#### Step 3. Log into your creator account

Click the `Creator Account` button and log in with your email

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#### Step 4. Select a collection to certify from

Select the collection which contains the artwork that you are certifying

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#### Step 5. Select an artwork to certify

Make sure you select the artwork which matches the physical work you have just labeled

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#### Step 6. Confirm Certification

***This process cannot be undone -*** so please ensure you are certifying the correct artwork.

Click the `Certify This Artwork` button and wait for a success confirmation.

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Congratulations on certifying your first artwork with Iterati!&#x20;


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