Launcher skin issues

Some Minecraft launchers use their own skin system. That system can replace skins from SkinsRestorer.

TLauncher

Disable TLauncher skins to show server skins.

CAUTION: TLauncher can contain malware

How to fix

If you continue to use TLauncher, disable its skin feature.

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Disable or turn off TLauncher skins

1. Open TLauncher.
2. Select Accounts.
3. Select Configure account.
4. Clear the Use skins TLauncher checkbox.
5. Select Yes.
6. Close the Accounts window.

SKlauncher

SKlauncher can override server skins. Enable Compatibility Mode to disable its skin system.

How to fix

1. Open SKlauncher.
2. Open Installations Manager.
3. Edit the installation that you use for the server.
4. Enable Compatibility Mode.
5. Save the installation.
6. Start Minecraft again.

Compatibility Mode applies to one installation. Repeat these steps for each installation that uses SkinsRestorer.

For more information, see the official SKlauncher documentation.

Crystal Launcher

Crystal Launcher can override server skins.

How to fix

1. Open Launcher Settings.
2. Select Advanced.
3. Enable Disable Crystal Launcher skin system.
4. Restart Minecraft.

Legacy Launcher / TL Legacy

Legacy Launcher can apply Ely.by skins to offline accounts. These skins override SkinsRestorer.

How to fix

1. Open the Account Manager.
2. Select the Free/offline account you use to play.
3. Edit the account.
4. Disable Use Ely.by skins.
5. Save the account and restart Minecraft.

If you use an Ely.by account, change to a normal free or offline account first.

HMCL

HMCL can use its own skin system for offline accounts. This system can override SkinsRestorer.

How to fix

1. Open the Account List.
2. Select your offline account.
3. Click Upload/Edit Skin.
4. Select Default.
5. Save the change and restart Minecraft.

Do not select Steve, Alex, a local file, LittleSkin, or Blessing Skin. These options enable the HMCL skin system.

PCL2 / Plain Craft Launcher 2

The custom offline skin option in PCL2 uses a resource pack. This pack replaces player skins on your computer.

How to fix

1. Open Settings.
2. Open the Launch settings.
3. Find Offline Skin.
4. Click Reset Skin, or change the skin type from Custom to Random.
5. Restart Minecraft.