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Minecraft Name Tag item

Name Tag

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A stackable item used to prevent named mobs from despawning, essential for preserving custom creatures and pet projects on your server.

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About

The Name Tag is a stackable item that prevents any mob from despawning once applied. Use it on tamed animals, boss mobs, or any creature you want to keep permanently, even after players log off or the chunk reloads.

Give them to players with /give @p minecraft:name_tag 1, or adjust the number to hand out multiple tags at once. To apply a Name Tag, hold it and right-click the mob. The tag takes effect immediately and survives world saves and resets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Name Tag used for?
The Name Tag is a stackable item that prevents any mob from despawning once applied. Use it on tamed animals, boss mobs, or any creature you want to keep permanently, even after players log off or the chunk reloads.
Can I get the Name Tag without spawning it?
Yes. The Name Tag can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What is the Name Tag?
A stackable item used to prevent named mobs from despawning, essential for preserving custom creatures and pet projects on your server.
How current is the Name Tag spawn info?
The Name Tag entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
What items are related to the Name Tag?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Name Tag, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
Which game is the Name Tag from?
The Name Tag is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the item id of the Name Tag?
The item id of the Name Tag is minecraft:name_tag.
What is the numerical id of the Name Tag?
The numerical id of the Name Tag is 421.
What is the give command of the Name Tag?
The give command of the Name Tag is /give @p minecraft:name_tag 1.
What is the stackable of the Name Tag?
The stackable of the Name Tag is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Name Tag?
The max stack size of the Name Tag is 64.

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