PatchNicknames

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

Features

• Use /nick <name> 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 <nickname> 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.