Why Link Multiple Tags?
There are two main reasons you might want multiple tags sharing the same information:
Redundancy for Critical Information
Having multiple Medical Smart IDs on your person, vehicle, etc., ensures that any one of them can show your Medical Info Record to First Responders.
Consistency Across Similar Items
Using the same information record for all your property means you can update one record and have all your tags display the same contact and recovery information.
How to Link Multiple Tags
You have two easy ways to link multiple tags to the same record:
Option 1: During Tag Activation (Advanced Setup)
When you activate a new tag at dynotag.com/activate, you’ll be asked whether you want to:
- Create a new information record, OR
- Link to an existing information record
Simply choose to link to an existing record, and select which one from your list.
Note for Medical Tags: Medical tags now use a simplified linking experience by default. Instead of showing you all your records, the system will prompt you to link your new medical tag to your existing medical record with a streamlined interface. This makes it faster and easier to add backup medical IDs!
Option 2: From the My Records Page
Already activated your tag? No problem! You can link it to a different record anytime:
- Go to your My Records page
- Find the tag you want to link
- Click the “Link to different record” feature
- Select which existing record you want to link it to
Example 1: Smart Medical ID
Multiple physical Medical IDs on a person (wallet card, pendant, watch band tag, keychain tag) increase visibility and deliver life-saving information quickly.
John Smith’s Setup:
- First tag: Created “John Smith Medical ID” record when activating his Synthetic MedID card kit
- Additional tags: Linked three more medical tags to the same record:
- Steel Keychain Med ID
- Steel Med ID Pendant
- Silicone Watch band Med ID
Result: Any of John’s four medical tags will display the same medical information to First Responders.
Example 2: Smart Property ID
Having all your property tags share the same generic recovery information (who to contact, reward info, etc.) makes it easy to update one record and have all linked tags display it.
John Smith’s Setup:
- Created one record: “John Smith’s Stuff” with generic recovery information
- Linked multiple property tags:
- Sticker Set of Assorted Sizes and Colors for phone, tablet, laptop, passport, etc.
- Blue Anodized Aluminum Tag for his attaché case
- Micro Zipper Tags (set of 3) for winter coats
Result: All of John’s property tags display the same contact information. Update once, apply everywhere!
Important Notes
Viewing Records:
An information record can ONLY be viewed via a tag that is linked to it. This is especially important for password-protected information—viewers will need to enter the KeyCode on the specific tag to view the information.
Record Type Matching:
When linking tags, you’ll only see existing records that match the tag’s type. For example, a Medical ID tag will show you other Medical ID records to link to, not your Property records. This keeps things organized and prevents accidental mismatches.
Managing vs. Editing:
- Manage a tag: Click the Tag ID or (⋮) button on the My Records page to change which record it’s linked to
- Edit the information: Click the “Edit Info” button to update the actual content that all linked tags will display