When a server runs in Offline Mode (online-mode=false in server.properties or on backend sub-servers behind a proxy network), Minecraft loses its connection to Mojang's authentication servers. As a result, players lose their official custom skins and revert to default Steve or Alex skins.
The standard solution is SkinsRestorer—the essential plugin that automatically restores official Minecraft skins and allows players to set custom skins in-game.
This guide will show you how to install SkinsRestorer on your Cubes Hosting server and use skin commands.
Step 1: Install SkinsRestorer via the Cubes Panel
- Log in to your Cubes Hosting Game Panel and select your server.
- Go to Tools > Plugin & Mod Installer on the left menu.
- Search for SkinsRestorer.
- Click Install.
- Go to your server Console and click Restart.
Once restarted, SkinsRestorer will automatically fetch and display official Mojang skins for all players joining your offline server!
Step 2: Player Skin Commands
SkinsRestorer grants players in-game commands to customize their skins on the fly:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/skin <playername> | Sets your skin to match any official Java Minecraft username (e.g. /skin Notch). |
/skin <url> | Sets your skin using a direct image URL (PNG format from sites like Imgur). |
/skin update | Refreshes your skin if you recently changed it on your official account. |
/skin clear | Clears your custom skin and resets back to your default skin. |
Permissions: By default, all players can use
/skincommands. If you use LuckPerms, you can manage skin permissions using the nodeskinsrestorer.command.skin.
Step 3: Proxy Networks (BungeeCord & Velocity)
If you operate a BungeeCord or Velocity proxy network:
- BungeeCord Setup: Install the SkinsRestorer plugin
.jarinto your BungeeCord proxy's/plugins/folder. You do not need to install it on individual backend sub-servers unless you want per-server skin settings. - Velocity Setup: Install the Velocity-compatible version of SkinsRestorer into your Velocity proxy's
/plugins/folder.
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Conclusion
Fixing missing skins on offline servers takes less than two minutes with SkinsRestorer. Install it via Tools > Plugin Installer, restart your server, and enjoy custom player skins across your server network!