Activating Your First Tag
How to activate a physical QrioTag by entering its unique ID, or how to create a free digital tag directly from your account.
There are two ways to get a QrioTag into your account: activate a physical tag you purchased, or create a digital tag for free — no hardware required.
Activate a Physical Tag
You bought a QrioTag from the shop. Enter the printed ID to link it to your account.
Create a Digital Tag
No physical tag needed. Generate a QR code instantly and download or share it — free on every plan.
Creating a Digital Tag (Free)
Digital tags let you protect anything immediately — no order required. The QR code is generated entirely in your account and can be printed, downloaded, or shared as a link.
Go to Your Tags Page
Navigate to Tags in the dashboard sidebar or go to app.qriotag.com/dashboard/tags.
Click "Create Digital Tag"
Look for the "+ Create Digital Tag" or "New Digital Tag" button at the top of the tags list.
Name Your Item
Give it a short descriptive name (e.g. Work Laptop, Camera Bag, Event Badge).
Choose a Tag Type
| Type | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Tag / Card / Sticker | Keys, bags, laptops, wallet items |
| Pet | Dog or cat collar tag |
| Travel | Luggage and backpacks |
| Digital ID | Business card with LinkedIn/social links |
| Crypto Wallet | ENS address, crypto identity |
| Document | Passport or ID recovery (privacy-safe) |
| Phone / Laptop | Device recovery sticker |
Choose a Visibility Level
Same options as physical tags — PUBLIC, CONTACT_ONLY, EMERGENCY_ONLY, or PRIVATE.
Download or Share
Once created, you can:
- Download the QR code as a PNG and print it yourself
- Copy the link to share digitally
- View the tag to set up a full profile
Digital tags work exactly like physical tags — scan tracking, lost/found, messaging, and rewards all work the same way. The only difference is you print (or share) the QR code yourself.
Activating a Physical Tag
After you create your account and receive your physical QrioTag, activating it links the tag to your account. Once active, anyone who scans the QR code sees the information you set up.
What Is a QrioTag ID?
Every physical QrioTag has a unique identifier printed directly on it:
QRIO-XXXXXXXXFor example: QRIO-A7K2M9P4 — a combination of letters and numbers after the QRIO- prefix.
Where to Find Your Tag ID
| Tag Type | Where to Look |
|---|---|
| Keychain (QrioTag) | Back of the keychain |
| Card (QrioCard) | Back of the card, below the QR code |
| Pet Tag (QrioPet) | Back of the collar tag |
| Travel Tag (QrioTravel) | On the luggage label |
| Sticker (QrioSticker) | On the sticker border or packaging |
| Bike Tag (QrioBikeTag) | Back of the tag or in packaging |
| Band (QrioBand) | Inside the band or on the clasp |
| Metal Tag (QrioMetalTag) | Engraved on the back |
The QrioTag ID is also printed on the packaging slip that came with your order — useful if the text on the tag is too small to read.
Step-by-Step Activation
Navigate to Activation
Get to the activation page in any of these ways:
- Click "Activate Tag" in the quick actions on your dashboard
- Click the "Activate Tag" button in the navigation menu
- Go directly to app.qriotag.com/dashboard/activate
Enter Your QrioTag ID
Type (or paste) the full ID from your physical tag, including the QRIO- prefix.
Enter the ID exactly as printed — capital letters matter. If you get "Tag not found," watch for similar-looking characters: the letter O vs the number 0, and the letter I vs the number 1.
Name Your Item
Give your item a short, descriptive name that will appear to finders. Examples: Car Keys, Max the Dog, Work Laptop, Blue Suitcase.
Choose a Visibility Level
Select how much information to show when someone scans your tag.
PUBLIC
Everything — item name, photos, owner name, contact info. Best for luggage and items where maximum recovery is the priority.
CONTACT_ONLY
Item name and an anonymous contact form only — no personal details shown. Recommended for most items.
EMERGENCY_ONLY
Only emergency medical info and contacts. For medical bands and emergency ID tags.
PRIVATE
Nothing shown — the scan is silently recorded. Useful if you only want scan tracking.
You can change the visibility level at any time from tag profile settings.
Confirm Activation
Review your QrioTag ID, item name, and visibility level, then click "Activate Tag."
Done — Your Tag Is Active
You will see a success message. From here you can:
- Set up a full profile — Add photos, descriptions, and type-specific details
- View the tag detail page — See your QR code, scan history, and settings
- Activate another tag — If you have more to set up
Activating on Mobile
Activation works perfectly on mobile — the form is fully responsive.
Bulk Activation
If you have multiple tags, activate up to 20 at once.
Open Bulk Activation
On the activation page, click "Activate Multiple Tags" or "Bulk Activate."
Enter Multiple Tag IDs
Enter up to 20 QrioTag IDs, one per line:
QRIO-A7K2M9P4
QRIO-B3N5R8T2
QRIO-C9F1G6H7Name and Configure Each Tag
Give each tag a name and choose its visibility level. You can configure them individually or apply the same settings to all.
Activate All
Click "Activate All" to link all tags to your account at once.
Bulk activation is limited to 20 tags per batch. For more than 20 tags, run multiple batches.
What Happens After Activation
Tag Goes ACTIVE
Status changes from PENDING_SETUP to ACTIVE — the QR code is now live.
Scan Tracking Starts
Every scan is logged with time, location, and method (QR or NFC).
Notifications Enabled
You receive an alert whenever your tag is scanned (configurable in settings).
Profile Ready to Complete
Add photos, descriptions, and type-specific details to your tag profile.
Privacy at Activation
When you activate a tag, your account becomes the sole owner of its encrypted identifier. The QR code itself never exposes your name, phone, or address — finders only see the visibility level you chose and the message you wrote.
See Privacy & Security for a plain-English walkthrough of encrypted tag IDs and anonymous messaging.
Troubleshooting
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