Register your pet's ID tag
A QR or code tag points a finder to your pet's registry profile, but only after the code is linked to it. Registering a tag with United Pet Club is free, takes a couple of minutes, and means the tag keeps working even when your phone number changes.
Why a tag needs registering
An engraved tag works the moment it goes on the collar: the finder reads the number stamped in the metal. A QR or code tag works differently. The code on it is a pointer, and until you link that pointer to your pet's profile, a scan opens nothing useful. Registration is the linking step.
The payoff is that the tag never goes stale. Move house, change numbers, add a second contact: you edit the registry profile and every scan from then on shows the new details. An engraved tag would need re-engraving; a registered code tag needs a two-minute edit.
If your pet is not in the registry yet, register your pet first; the tag links to the profile during setup. And if you are still choosing a tag, the buying guide compares engraved and QR options.
Link your tag in four steps
1
Sign in to your free account
New to United Pet Club? Creating the account is free and takes a minute.
2
Pick or add your pet
The tag links to a specific pet's profile, so make sure the pet is registered first.
3
Enter the tag's code
Type the code printed on the tag. That connects the physical tag to the profile.
4
Scan it once yourself
Point your phone camera at the tag and confirm it opens your pet's profile with the right details. Now a stranger's scan will do the same.
Tag registration questions
Do I need to register an engraved pet tag?
No. An engraved tag carries its information in the metal and works on its own. Registering your pet in the registry is still worth doing, so a shelter scan or microchip lookup also leads back to you.
How do I register a QR pet tag?
Sign in to your free United Pet Club account, pick your pet, and enter the code printed on the tag. The whole thing takes a couple of minutes, and the tag starts working immediately.
Is pet tag registration free?
Yes. Linking a tag to your pet's profile costs nothing, and updating the profile behind it stays free for the life of your pet.
What does a finder see when they scan my pet's tag?
The pet's profile with the contact details you chose to share. You control what appears, and depending on your plan, the registry can notify you the moment the tag is scanned.
Can I move a tag to a different pet?
Yes. A tag's code can be relinked from your account, useful when a tag outlives a collar or gets handed down.
Link your tag now
Two minutes now saves hours of searching later. Register the tag, scan it once, and it is ready.