Create a digital QR tag in seconds — no sticker to wait for
Most lost-and-found tags mean a purchase, a shipment and a few days of waiting. A digital tag skips all of it. Make one in the MyTags app and it is live the instant you save it — free to start, and yours to print, engrave or stick wherever you like.
- Live instantly
- Free to create
- No card
- Nothing to ship
- Time to live
- Seconds
- Cost to start
- Free
- To ship
- Nothing
- Finder app
- None
A virtual tag has the same features as a printed one. The only thing you skip is the wait.
What is a digital QR tag?
A digital QR tag is a live lost-and-found tag that you create inside MyTags instead of ordering as an object. It exists as a code and a private page from the moment you make it. You decide how it appears in the real world: print it on a plain label, engrave it into metal, add it to a sticker you already have, or just show the code on a screen when you need to.
Because it is not tied to a specific printed sticker, a digital tag — sometimes called a virtual QR tag or a "qr tag no sticker" — is the fastest way to protect something today. You are not waiting on delivery, and you are not paying before you have tried it. It behaves exactly like a physical MyTags tag once it is out in the world: a finder scans it, reads what you chose to show, and messages you without ever seeing who you are.
If you want the full walk-through, the how it works page covers a scan from both sides, and the guide to how a QR lost-and-found tag works goes deeper on what happens after someone scans.
Digital vs physical — which should you choose?
Both run on the same MyTags platform with identical features. The choice is about how fast you want it and how tough it needs to be. Many people start digital and add a printed tag later.
Make it yourself, right now
Create a tag in the app and it is live immediately. Best when you want protection today, or you already have a place to put the code.
- Instant — active in seconds, nothing to wait for
- Free to start — no card, no subscription
- Print anywhere — label, engraving or a sticker you own
- Same features as a physical tag — no lesser tier
Or order one built to last
Weatherproof windshield stickers and premium Teslin travel tags, printed and ready to stick on. Best for cars, bags and anything that lives outdoors.
- Weatherproof — made for rain, sun and the road
- Ready-made — printed, durable and ready to stick on
- Premium finishes — windshield stickers and Teslin travel tags
- Delivered — arrives ready to use, no printing at home
Create a QR tag online in 3 steps
No hardware to order, no battery to charge, no pairing.
Create the tag
Open MyTags on web, iPhone or Android and make a digital tag. It is live the instant you save it — free, and no card required.
Put it on the object
Print it on a label, engrave it, add it to a sticker you own, or show the code on a screen. The design and placement are yours.
Get found
When someone scans it, they open your page in any browser and message you. A push and email alert reach you in seconds.
Private by design
A digital tag is private the same way every MyTags tag is. When a finder scans, they see only what you chose to publish — what the item is and a message box. Every reply routes through MyTags, so your phone number, email and name never appear, in either direction.
It is a passive QR code, not a tracker. There is no GPS, no Bluetooth and no battery, so it cannot report your location or be used to follow you. It speaks only when a person scans it. That is the safety win over battery trackers — and the full detail lives on the private QR tag page.
See what a finder seesWhat the finder sees
- What the item is, and any note you left
- A message box that reaches you immediately
What never leaves your account
- Your phone number and email address
- Your name, your address, your home
Available worldwide, built for India too
A digital tag works anywhere a phone camera does. Create and manage tags from the web app or the iOS and Android apps, and pick where your alerts land — in-app push, email, and optional WhatsApp, Slack or your own webhook.
Digital tags stay free to create everywhere. If you decide to order printed, weatherproof tags, checkout is handled by DodoPayments worldwide, and by Razorpay in India with UPI, cards and cash on delivery. Common uses include pet tags, luggage tags, and many more across the use cases.
Digital QR tag FAQ
What is a digital QR tag?
A digital QR tag — also called a virtual QR tag — is a lost-and-found tag you create in the MyTags app. It is live the moment you make it. You print it, engrave it, add it to a sticker you already own, or simply show the code on a screen. There is no sticker to order and nothing to ship.
How do I buy a digital QR tag online?
You do not have to buy anything to start. Creating a digital tag is free and instant. Sign in, make a tag, and it works the second someone scans it. If you later want a weatherproof printed version, you can order one from the shop.
Is a digital tag less capable than a physical one?
No. A digital tag and a physical tag run on the same platform with the same features: private messaging, push and email alerts, optional WhatsApp, Slack and webhook alerts, plus notes and documents. The only difference is who prints it.
Does the finder need an app to scan my digital tag?
No. Any phone camera opens your tag's page in a browser. The finder installs nothing and signs up for nothing to reach you.
Will a digital QR tag share my phone number or email?
No. Every message routes through MyTags. The finder can contact you, but your phone number, email and name stay private in both directions.
Can I use a digital tag for pets or luggage?
Yes. Print it on a pet ID tag, a luggage tag or a plain label, and it behaves like any MyTags tag. See the pet tags and luggage tags pages for ideas.
Your first tag takes seconds, not shipping days.
Create a digital tag, print it wherever it suits the object, and keep your details to yourself. It is free to start and there is nothing to ship.
Create a free digital tag