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How to Change Your Minecraft Skin | Java Edition

Looking to update your Minecraft character's appearance? Whether you're seeking a fresh Minecraft skin or a cool cape, this guide will show you how to change your Minecraft skin and cape for Minecraft Java Edition.

Changing Your Skin in the Minecraft Launcher

  1. Open the Minecraft Launcher. Make sure you're on the Java Edition portion of the launcher. If you're playing on Bedrock Edition, check out our guide on How to Change Your Skin in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

  2. At the top of the Minecraft Java launcher, click on the 'Skins' tab to access your available Minecraft skins.

    Accessing the Skins menu on the Minecraft Java Edition launcher.

  3. Optional: Want to customize your Minecraft character with a new skin? Click the 'New Skin' button and select a skin file from your computer.

    Adding a new skin to the Minecraft Java Edition Launcher.

  4. Hover over the Minecraft skin you want to use and click the 'Use' button to apply it to your Minecraft character."

    Selecting a custom skin from the Minecraft Java Edition launcher.

Changing Your Skin on Minecraft.net

  1. Go to minecraft.net and log in to your account.

  2. Access your profile by hovering over your account name in the upper right-hand corner and clicking on 'Profile.'

  3. Click on Change Skin under Minecraft: Java Edition.

    Accessing the skins page on the minecraft.net website.

  4. Select a Minecraft character model (either Steve or Alex) based on your skin file. Remember, the dimensions for Steve and Alex are different, so choose the one that best matches your new Minecraft skin design.

  5. Click 'Select File,' choose your skin file from your computer, and upload it.

    Uploading a skin on the minecraft.net website.

Changing Your Cape

  1. Head to minecraft.net and log in to your account.

  2. Just like when you change your Minecraft character skin, hover over your account name and click on 'Profile.'

  3. Click on Change Skin under Minecraft: Java Edition.

    Accessing the skins page on the minecraft.net website.

  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see 'Change Your Cape - PC/Mac.'

  5. Click on the Minecraft cape you want to switch to apply to your Minecraft character, and you're all set!

    Changing the cape for Minecraft Java Edition using the minecraft.net websiteDon't forget to check out our guide for Minecraft Bedrock! How to Change Your Skin in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition!

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