How do I fix missing skins for cracked/offline players?
On an offline-mode server, players often appear as the default Steve or Alex. That's expected — cracked clients don't fetch skins from Mojang — and SkinRestorer fixes it in a click.
Why skins go missing
Offline-mode clients don't pull skins from Mojang's servers, so they fall back to the default Steve/Alex appearance. This is purely cosmetic and doesn't affect security.
Step-by-step
- Install SkinRestorer from the Plugins tab.
- Restart the server.
- Players run
/skin <name>to pull a skin. - As the owner, you can set default skins in SkinRestorer's config.
Tip: SkinRestorer is cosmetic only — it restores appearances but doesn't add any security. For that, use AuthMe and a whitelist.
Frequently asked questions
Does SkinRestorer make my server more secure? No. It only restores skins. Security on a cracked server comes from AuthMe and/or a whitelist.
How do players choose a skin? They run /skin <name> in-game to fetch that player's skin.
Can I set a default skin for everyone? Yes — configure default skins in SkinRestorer's config file, then reload or restart.