A blank tag does nothing. Registration switches it on
A QR or code tag points a finder toward your pet's registry profile, but only once the code is linked. Registering with United Pet Club costs nothing, takes a couple of minutes, and keeps working even after your phone number changes.
Why a code tag needs this extra step
An engraved tag works the second it's on the collar; the finder simply reads the metal. A QR or code tag is different: the code alone is just a pointer, and until it's tied to your pet's profile, scanning it opens nothing useful. Registering is what makes that connection.
In return, the tag never falls out of date. Move flats, switch numbers, add a second contact: edit the registry profile once, and every scan afterward shows the new details. An engraved tag would mean ordering a new one; a registered code tag needs a quick edit instead.
If your pet isn't on the registry yet, register your pet first; the tag links to the profile during setup. Still weighing your options? The buying guide sets engraved and QR tags side by side.
Four steps to link your tag
1
Sign in to your free account
First time with United Pet Club? The account is free and takes about a minute to set up.
2
Pick or add your pet
A tag belongs to one specific pet's profile, so that pet needs to be registered first.
3
Enter the tag's code
Type in the code printed on the tag; that ties the physical tag to the profile.
4
Test it yourself
Point your phone camera at the tag and check your pet's profile opens with the right details. A stranger's scan will land in the same place from then on.
Tag registration questions
Does an engraved pet tag need registering?
No. The information on an engraved tag lives in the metal itself, so it works without any setup. It's still worth registering your pet with United Pet Club, so a shelter scan or microchip lookup also traces back to you.
How do I register a QR pet tag?
Log in to your free United Pet Club account, choose your pet, and type in the code printed on the tag. Start to finish it's a couple of minutes, and the tag works right away.
Does registering a pet tag cost anything?
No. Tying a tag to your pet's profile is free with United Pet Club, and the profile behind it stays free to update for your pet's whole life.
What does someone see when they scan my pet's tag?
Your pet's profile, showing the contact details you've chosen to share. You decide what appears, and depending on your plan, the registry can alert you the moment the tag gets scanned.
Can a tag be moved to a different pet?
Yes. From your account you can relink a tag's code, useful when a tag outlives a collar or gets passed down.
Link your tag now
Two minutes now spares you hours of searching later. Register the tag, give it one test scan, and it's ready.