How to Activate Your LochTag

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Your phoneiPhone 7+ or any NFC-enabled Android

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Your LochTagThe sticker, keychain, or card you received

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An email addressSo we can alert you when someone scans the tag

Tap the LochTag with your phone

Hold your phone near the tag. On iPhone, tap the top of your phone to the tag — you may see a small notification. On Android, just hold the tag near the back of the phone. A link will pop up — tap it.

💡 Phone not picking it up? Make sure NFC is enabled in your phone's settings (Android: Settings → Connections → NFC. iPhone: NFC works automatically on iPhone XS and newer; older iPhones may need to open Control Center → tap the NFC reader icon). Almost any phone made in the last 5 years has NFC built in.

Create your account

You'll land on the activation page. Enter your name, email, and a password. We'll send you a confirmation right away.

Tell us what the tag is on

Add a quick description — "Honda Civic key", "Bag", "Camera" — so finders know what they're returning. You can edit this any time from your portal.

Stick it on, and you’re done

Attach the tag to whatever you want protected. From now on, anyone who scans it will see a "found it" page that lets them message you instantly — without ever seeing your real contact info.

🛡️ Your phone number and address stay private. Finders contact you through Lochtags.

Common questions

Everything we usually get asked during activation.

My phone doesn't read the tag — what now?

Make sure NFC is on (iPhone 7+ has it on by default; on Android, check Settings → Connections → NFC). Hold the phone steady about an inch above the tag for two seconds.

Will the finder see my real phone number or email?

No. Finders see a contact form. When they submit it, we send the message to you. Your number and address stay completely private until you choose to reply.

Can I activate more than one tag with the same account?

Absolutely. Sign in to your portal and add as many tags as you have. Pro accounts can rename, regroup, and reassign them any time.

What if my LochTag was already activated by someone else?

If you bought it new and it shows as activated, contact us — we'll verify and reset it within one business day.

Is there a subscription fee?

Free plan covers basic email alerts and the finder page. Pro is $19.99/year and adds SMS alerts, priority recovery support, and a $19.99 Recovery Credit.

Ready to get tagged?

Tap your LochTag now to activate, or grab one from the Lochtags shop.

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