Here’s how to get new skins on all of the game’s supported platforms.
Now, you oughta upload them directly to your Mojang account.
They’re automatically applied to your avatar whenever you sign in to the game.

This is the same account you use to sign in to theMinecraftclient.
Go to theMinecraft sign-in page, and get in to your account.
You’re automatically taken to your Minecraft profile.

The page has information about your account, including your email and date of birth.
On the left side of your profile, selectSkin.
you might choose between the classic blocky model and a newer slim model for your avatar.

opt for one you want to use.
Pick a skin you want to use.
There are thousands to choose from online.

If you’ve never looked for one before, check out theMinecraft SkindexorNameMC.
Both list popular skins in addition to letting you search through their extensive databases of user uploaded skins.
Once you find one you like, download it.

A new window opens up.
Browse to the location of the skin you just downloaded.
Select your file to open it.

The screen changes to display the skin you just uploaded.
If everything looks good, selectUpload.
The page refreshes, and your new current skin appears at the bottom of the skins page.

The skin will be applied whenever you sign in to the game.
Whenever you want to update yourMinecraftskin again, follow this same procedure.
you’ve got the option to apply them directly in the game.

The same skins that work for the desktop edition also work on the mobile app.
Begin by locating a skin you want to use.
Try theMinecraft SkindexorNameMC, as both are very mobile friendly.

When you find the skin you want, download it directly to your mobile gear.
With your new skin in hand, launch theMinecraftapp on your machine.
Tap thecoat hangerbelow the character to pop fire up skin menu.

TheMinecraftskin menu is divided into a series of boxes.
Most of the screen area is dedicated to selling you new skins.
In the upper left, you’re free to see the default skins.

Tap thegray figurein that box.
The screen shifts to display the gray figure as your current character.
SelectChoose New Skindirectly above it.

Find and pick the skin, then choose whichever model you like.
You’ll return to the skin menu.
Now, your selected character model is the skin you just uploaded.

TapConfirmto apply the change permanently.
You’ll be taken back to the main menu.
You should now see your new character avatar standing next to the menu.

Here’s how to find it:
LaunchMinecraftand selectMarketplacefrom the list of options at the main menu.
Minecraft also has several default skins that come with the game for free.
Alternatively, you might find purchasable skins through your profile.

SelectProfilewhile on the main menu screen, then selectEdit Character.
Pick what you want from the list and follow the on-screen directions to purchase it.