The Quick Answer
CAPTCHA is a verification step that appears when viewing a Dynotag record. It asks you to solve a simple math problem to confirm you’re a real person, not an automated bot.
This protection prevents automated programs from harvesting personal information while keeping access fast for legitimate viewers — especially important in medical emergencies.
Why We Use CAPTCHA
Many Dynotag users leave basic information (like medical conditions, emergency contacts, or pet details) viewable without password protection. This ensures first responders, veterinarians, or good samaritans can help quickly when needed.
CAPTCHA provides protection against automated data collection while maintaining this emergency accessibility. It’s designed to be solved in seconds by a real person but creates a barrier for bots scanning the internet for personal data.
When to Use CAPTCHA
Recommended for:
- Medical ID tags
- Pet ID tags
- Property tags with contact information
- Any tag with personal details
Consider disabling for:
- Asset tracking tags on equipment or inventory
- Tags with no personal information
- Situations where all information is already password-protected
CAPTCHA is enabled by default on most record types.
How to Disable CAPTCHA
You can disable CAPTCHA on individual tags:
- Go to your My Records screen
- Click the (⋮) button next to the tag
- Select Tag Settings
- Check the “Disable CAPTCHA” box
- Click Save
Important Notes
- Each tag has its own CAPTCHA setting. If multiple tags link to the same record, you can enable CAPTCHA on some and disable it on others.
- Disabling CAPTCHA doesn’t affect password protection on specific sections of your record.
- The CAPTCHA setting only applies when viewing the record through that specific tag.