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In current Minecraft Java Edition 26.1 and Bedrock Edition 26.10, craft a name tag with 1 paper and 1 metal nugget of any metal. Rename the tag in an anvil, then use it on the mob you want to name. Crafting was added in the Tiny Takeover update, released March 24, 2026.
Craft a name tag
- Get 1 paper and 1 metal nugget. The nugget can be any metal.
- Combine them to craft a name tag. The recipe is confirmed for Java Edition 26.1 and Bedrock Edition 26.10. Minecraft’s Tiny Takeover update page describes the new recipe; the Java 26.1 release notes specify one paper and one nugget.
Rename and use the tag
- Place the name tag in an anvil and enter the name you want in the name field.
- Take the renamed tag from the anvil’s output slot.
- Hold the renamed tag and use it on the mob. Its name will appear above it, and the tag is consumed.
The anvil and application steps are described in Minecraft Wiki’s name tag guide and Minecraft’s name-tag guide. Exact controls vary by platform, and an XP cost is not specified here.
Edition differences and other ways to get name tags
Crafting is available in both editions covered by the 2026 notes. Other acquisition options differ:
| Edition and version | What the release notes say |
|---|---|
| Java Edition 26.1 | Name tags can be crafted from 1 paper and 1 metal nugget. They were removed from Ancient City and Woodland Mansion loot chests. Source: Java 26.1 release notes. |
| Bedrock Edition 26.10 | Name tags can be crafted from paper and any metal nugget. Librarians can no longer sell them. Wandering Traders have an ordinary trade of 1 name tag for 1 emerald, with a 7% probability and 5 tags in stock; they were removed from Ancient City and Woodland Mansion chests. These are the Bedrock 26.10 release-note mechanics, not a guarantee of a trade in every encounter. Source: Minecraft Feedback’s Bedrock 26.10 notes. |
Older guides may say name tags cannot be crafted or emphasize librarian trades and structure chests. Those directions do not reflect the 2026 release notes for the editions above; crafting is the direct route.
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