Here’s how to change skins in Minecraft for every platform.

Download a custom skin from a website likeMinecraft SkindexorNameMC.

If you want to use preset skins offered by Minecraft, you’re free to skip ahead.

Custom skins on Minecraft Skindex

Launch Minecraft and selectDressing Roombelow your character on the home screen.

Select theClassic Skinsicon (the green coat hanger) on the left side.

Alternatively, select theCharacter Creatoricon to purchase outfits and accessories for your character.

Dressing Room button highlighted in Minecraft Bedrock Edition Menu.

To upload a custom skin, select thegray figureunder Owned Skins and selectChoose New Skin.

Locate and grab the file for your custom skin to upload it.

The skin will then be selectable under Owned Skins.

Classic Skins button (the green coat hanger) highlighted in Minecraft Dressing Room menu.

To add another skin, selectChoose New Skin.

When you return to the start screen, you should see your new avatar.

SelectDressing Roomwhenever you want to change it.

OK and checkmark buttons highlighted in the Minecraft Classic Skins menu.

You must upload custom skins to your profile on the Minecraft website.

The skin will be applied automatically the next time you start the game.

Download a custom skin from a website like Minecraft Skindex or NameMC.

Get More Skins and Equip buttons highlighted in Minecraft Classic Skins Menu.

In a web online window, go toMinecraft.netand jump in to your Minecraft account.

On the left side, selectMy Game, then scroll down and selectChange Skinunder Minecraft Java Edition.

Choose a body throw in.

Goku skin and Choose New Skin highlighted in Minecraft Dressing Room.

Scroll down and chooseSelect File, then locate and pick the file for your skin.

Once your skin is uploaded, it will be applied immediately the next time you start the game.

To change your skin again, return to this page and selectReset Skin.

The Dressing Room button highlighted on Minecraft Home screen.

Skip ahead if you’re OK using the preset skins.

Launch Minecraft and tap thecoat hangerbelow your character on the start screen.

Locate and opt for file for the custom skin to upload it, then choose a body key in.

Minecraft’s main page on Minecraft.net site.

TapConfirmto apply the new skin.

You’ll return to the start screen where you should see your new avatar.

SelectDressing Roomon the home screen to get started.

My Game and Change Skin button highlighted on Minecraft.net.

Body type models in Minecraft

The Select File button highlighted on Minecraft.net.

The Upload button highlighted in Minecraft.net.

The Reset Skin button highlighted on Minecraft.net.

Minecraft mobile main menu

Minecraft Mobile skin menu

Choose a new Minecraft skin on mobile

Choose Minecraft model on mobile

Confirm your new Minecraft skin on mobile

Minecraft menu with skin