Before continuing, ensure your version of Minecraft is compatible with custom skins. Versions 1. 3 and earlier will not reflect any changes you make to your skin.
You can also search for a specific skin from the search bar atop the page. You can also click “Editor” atop the page to make your own skin if you’d like. If you want to see a long list of skins rather than just the popular ones, click Latest or Top in the upper-left side of the page. If you previously saw a skin in the game that you really liked, you may click “Skin Grabber” atop the page and enter the player’s account ID to retrieve it.
Depending on your browser’s settings, you may first have to select a download location or confirm the download.
If you aren’t logged into Minecraft, enter your email address and password and click LOG IN before continuing.
If the site asks you to pay to change your skin, it is likely because you only own the demo version of Minecraft Java. Ensure you are signed into an account that owns the paid version of Java. [1] X Research source Ensure that your selected skin matches your default character model as well. Skins intended for Steve but applied to an Alex, or vice versa, will have black bars on their arms in the game.
If you log into Minecraft on your computer using the same account credentials, your character will now have the skin you uploaded. If you do not see your skin in-game, refresh by logging out and back in. Also ensure that the game is not running in offline mode. Skin changes in versions 1. 7. 8 and earlier take about an hour to update. Newer versions will reflect your changes immediately. Skin changes are tied to your account, and will therefore sync across all devices where you are signed in. [2] X Research source
Sign in to your account if you haven’t already.
From this menu, you may also edit your current character, create a new one, change capes, or scroll through different emotes for your character.
From this menu, you may also edit your current character, create a new one, change capes, or scroll through different emotes for your character.
If you do not see a skin you like, click “Get More Skins” to buy a new one from the Minecraft Marketplace.
You may first have to select an album (e. g. , Camera Roll).
When in doubt, tap the one on the right.
If you bought Minecraft on a disk, insert the disk into your console. Note that custom skins are not available, and some skins or skin packs require an in-game purchase.
If you bought Minecraft on a disk, insert the disk into your console. Note that custom skins are not available, and some skins or skin packs require an in-game purchase.
Some skins aren’t free. If you see a padlock icon below and to the right of the selected skin, it’s part of a premium pack.
If your selected skin isn’t free, you’ll be prompted to purchase the skin pack first. You can press B or ◯ to exit the pop-up.
