What are the traffic light controls?

Each piece of information on your tag can be set to one of three privacy levels:

•  Green (Public) – Anyone who scans your tag can see this information
• Yellow (Password Protected) – Requires the key code printed on your physical tag
•  Red (Private) – Only you can see this when logged into your account

How do I change these settings?

1. Log into your account and on the “My Records” page, click your record’s orange colored button
2. Look for the small traffic light icons next to each section
3. Click the traffic light icon to change the privacy setting

What should I set for different types of tags?

Pet Tags

• Photos & Contact Info: Set to Green so anyone who finds your pet can promptly contact you
• Veterinarian Records: Set to Yellow if you want them available but protected

Medical/Emergency Tags

• Basic Info (name, emergency contact): Set to Green for quick access
• Detailed Medical Info: Set to Yellow so first responders can access it with your key code
• Personal Notes: Set to Red to keep private

Luggage Tags

• Contact Info: Set to Green so lost luggage can be returned
• Travel Details: Set to Yellow or Red depending on your preference

What’s the key code?

The key code is the short code printed on your physical tag (like “ABCD”). When information is set to Yellow, anyone who wants to see it will need to enter this code.

Can I use a different password?

Yes, but most people just use the key code that’s already printed on their tag. It’s simpler and you don’t have to remember another password.

To set a custom password:

1. Click on your record’s orange button and to your record dashboard
2. Click “Other Sections”
3. Click on “Settings” section
4. Change “Password Usage Mode” from “Tag” to “Record”
5. Enter your custom password and hint

Important Notes

• Test your tag after making changes to make sure it works as expected
• Remember: if someone finds your tag, they should be capable of helping you – don’t make it so private that it defeats the purpose
• You can always change these settings later
• Additionally, Dynotag has an “Anonymous” messaging feature. This feature enables the viewers of the tag to easily and conveniently send an anonymous message to the tag owner. More on this in this here: Anonymous Messaging

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