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Skin Restorer Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I set my own skin with this mod?
Run /skin set mojang with your own Minecraft username to pull that account's skin and apply it to yourself. If you're an operator setting someone else's skin, add their name as the target at the end of the command.
Can I use a skin from a URL instead of a Mojang account?
Yes, use /skin set url and the mod will download and apply the image. Make sure the link points directly to a PNG file, not a webpage hosting it.
Why does my URL skin look squished or stretched?
You're likely applying a slim (Alex) skin as a classic (Steve) model or vice versa. Specify the correct model type when setting the skin so the arms render at the right width.
How do I make skins load automatically when players join my offline-mode server?
Enable the automatic skin fetching option in the config so the mod pulls each player's skin from Mojang or Ely.by on join. This is designed for servers running in offline/insecure mode where the server can't verify accounts itself.
Does this mod work in singleplayer?
Yes, you can apply skins per world. Each singleplayer world keeps its own skin setting, so changing your skin in one world won't affect another.
Do other players need the mod installed to see my skin?
No, Skin Restorer is server-side, so vanilla clients see the skins it applies. Only the server (or your singleplayer instance) needs the mod.
How do I let players change their own skins without giving them op?
Grant them the appropriate permission through a permissions API plugin or mod. Once permitted, they can run the skin commands themselves without needing operator status.
What is SkinShuffle support and how do I use it?
If a player has the SkinShuffle mod installed, they can apply skins through its GUI instead of typing commands. The server just needs Skin Restorer present for the skins to actually take effect.
Can I fetch skins from Ely.by instead of Mojang?
Yes, use /skin set ely.by to pull a skin from an Ely.by account. This is handy for players who use Ely.by instead of a Mojang account.
My skin command isn't working — what am I doing wrong?
Check that you're using the correct subcommand (mojang, ely.by, or url) and that you have permission to run it. If the server has a customized config, the default command syntax may have been changed.