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Usage Guide

Learn how to use SU Craftable Name Tag to create and use name tags in your Minecraft world.

Crafting Name Tags​

Required Materials​

To craft a name tag, you'll need:

  • 1x String - Obtained from spiders, cobwebs, or breaking wool
  • 2x Iron Ingots - Smelted from iron ore or obtained from iron golems

Crafting Recipe​

Arrange the materials in a crafting table as shown below:

Name Tag Recipe

This will yield 1 name tag.

Crafting Tips​

  • String farming: Set up a spider spawner farm for efficient string collection
  • Iron mining: Use an iron farm or mine in caves for iron ingots

Using Name Tags​

Naming Items​

  1. Place an anvil in your world
  2. Right-click the anvil to open it
  3. Place the name tag in the left slot
  4. Type a name in the text field
  5. Take the named name tag from the right slot

Applying to Mobs​

  1. Hold the named name tag in your hand
  2. Right-click on a mob (horse, cow, sheep, etc.)
  3. The mob will be named with the name you chose

Compatible Mobs​

Name tags work on most passive and neutral mobs:

  • Farm Animals: Cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, horses, donkeys, mules
  • Wild Animals: Wolves, cats, foxes, rabbits, llamas
  • Other Mobs: Villagers, iron golems, snow golems, parrots

Limitations​

  • Cannot rename hostile mobs (zombies, skeletons, etc.)
  • Cannot rename players
  • Cannot rename already named mobs
  • Name tags are consumed when used

Advanced Usage​

Bulk Crafting​

For servers or large builds, you might need many name tags:

  1. Set up automated farms for materials
  2. Use multiple crafting tables for efficiency
  3. Store materials in chests near your crafting area

Creative Building​

Name tags are great for:

  • Pet identification on servers
  • Zoo exhibits with named animals
  • Storytelling with named NPCs
  • Organization of livestock

Server Management​

For server administrators:

  • Monitor name tag usage through server logs
  • Set up crafting areas for players
  • Consider economy integration if using plugins

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

Can't craft name tag:

  • Ensure you have all required materials
  • Check that you're using a crafting table (not inventory crafting)
  • Verify the mod is properly installed

Can't name mobs:

  • Make sure the name tag has been named in an anvil first
  • Check that the mob type supports naming
  • Ensure the mob isn't already named

Name tag not working:

  • Restart your server/client
  • Check for mod conflicts
  • Verify you're using the correct Minecraft version

Getting Help​

If you need assistance:

  1. Check this documentation for solutions
  2. Visit our GitHub Issues
  3. Ask the community for help

Tips and Tricks​

  • Name your pets to prevent them from despawning
  • Use descriptive names for organization
  • Keep spare name tags in your inventory
  • Set up a naming station with an anvil near your base