Using Crafted Name Tags to Name Entities

Preparing the Tag in an Anvil

After crafting your name tag at a crafting table, you must label it before it can be applied to a mob. Place an anvil down in your base and right-click it to open its interface. Insert the newly crafted name tag into the leftmost input slot. Click on the text box at the top of the interface, delete the default text, and type the custom name you want to assign. Renaming the item consumes a small amount of player experience. Once labeled, pull the finished tag from the output slot.

Applying the Name to a Mob

Place the renamed tag into your active hand and walk up to the entity you wish to name, such as a pet, livestock, or specialized mob. Aim at the entity and press the use key (right-click by default). The custom name will immediately display over the mob's head, and one name tag will be consumed from your inventory.

Because the mod lets you craft as many tags as you need using cheap materials, you can label every entity in your settlement without worrying about depleting a scarce supply.