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PatchNicknames

A Paper 1.21.11 plugin that copies a real Minecraft account's exact name and skin.

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by eastonverlee · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

PatchNicknames is a plugin for Paper / Spigot servers, made by eastonverlee. A Paper 1.21.11 plugin that copies a real Minecraft account's exact name and skin.

It supports Minecraft 1.21. It has been downloaded 3 times on Modrinth. That puts it at #127 of the 131 cosmetic and display plugins listed here. The last update came out on Nov 6, 2026.

Supported versions

1.21

Release history

The newest is 1.1.0, released on Nov 6, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.21.11. It runs on Paper. The download is 10 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.1.0Nov 6, 20261.21.11Release

Commands

The commands named on the Modrinth page of PatchNicknames:

/nick/realname
Description from the author on Modrinth

PatchNicknames

PatchNicknames is a server-side Paper plugin for Minecraft 1.21.11. Players do not need to install anything.

Features

  • Use /nick to copy a real Minecraft account's exact username and signed skin.
  • Updates chat, the player list, display name, and overhead nameplate.
  • Use /nick off to restore your authenticated username and skin.
  • Nick selections persist by UUID across restarts.
  • Server administrators can use /realname to identify the authenticated account.
  • Changes are recorded in the server console for administrative auditing.

Requirements

  • Paper 1.21.11
  • Java 21
  • Internet access when selecting a name so Paper can retrieve the signed Mojang profile

Installation

  1. Download the JAR.
  2. Put it in your Paper server's plugins/ folder.
  3. Restart the server.

Only operators can use /nick and /realname by default.

Written by eastonverlee. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install PatchNicknames

  1. Make sure your server runs Paper and Spigot on Minecraft 1.21.

  2. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the plugins folder of your server.

  3. Restart the server. Avoid /reload, many plugins do not handle it well.

  4. Type /plugins in the console: PatchNicknames should be listed in green. Its config files are created in the plugins folder on the first start.

Full guide: How to install plugins on a Minecraft server

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21
Runs on
Paper, Spigot
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 13, 2026)

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Questions

Does PatchNicknames work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is PatchNicknames free?

Yes. PatchNicknames is free to download from Modrinth.

Which server software does PatchNicknames run on?

PatchNicknames runs on Paper and Spigot servers.

Is PatchNicknames still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to PatchNicknames?

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