Nicknames
Change your in-game display name with MiniMessage formatting support.
Usage
Run /nick (alias for /nickname) to open the nickname dialog.
Enter your desired name and confirm.
MiniMessage Formatting
Nicknames support full MiniMessage syntax — colors, gradients, bold, and more.
Examples
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
<red>Steve</red> | Red name |
<gradient:#FF0000:#0000FF>Alex</gradient> | Gradient-colored name |
<bold><gold>Knight</gold></bold> | Bold, gold name |
RGB Gradients Made Easy
Use birdflop.com/resources/rgb to generate gradient text:
- Type your name on the site
- Set output format to MiniMessage
- Copy the output and paste it into the nickname dialog
See the MiniMessage docs for the full formatting syntax.
Notes
- Nicknames are persistent across sessions
- The nickname shows in the tab list
- All players can use
/nickby default