Local Identity
by darkyontop0
Local Identity lets a player change the name and skin shown on their own screen, without touching the real Minecraft account.
What it does
The Fabric mod changes how the player's identity appears locally. A nickname and a chosen skin are shown in menus, interface elements and on the local player model, and the settings are kept between sessions. Changes are visible only in the Minecraft client on that computer, so other players on a server still see the real username and skin. Because the mod does not alter the account, it cannot bypass server permissions or change player information on a server.
Local Identity is client-side only, so it needs no installation on a server and can be used on single-player worlds and multiplayer servers alike. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Its latest Fabric file is 1.3.4 for 1.21.11, published 2026-07-24, after a first release on 2026-07-23. The mod only supports the 1.21.11 game version.
Key features
Local nickname
A nickname replaces the displayed username on the local client, shown in supported menus and interface elements.
Local skin selection
A chosen skin is shown on the local player model, while the real account skin stays unchanged for others.
Saved settings
Nickname and skin settings are stored and restored between game sessions.
Reset option
The local identity can be reset to the original name and skin whenever the player needs it.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Personal presentation
A player can display a different name and skin on their own screen, for example while streaming or taking screenshots.
Server-safe use
Because the changes stay local, the mod can be used on servers without asking the server owner to install anything.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric 1.21.11 who want a different displayed name or skin on their own client, and who understand that other players will still see the real account.
How it compares
Change My Account is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.6 under All rights reserved and is not open source. Nicknames is open source under the MIT License, works on Fabric and Forge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.11, and is server required with the client optional, so it differs in how it is installed. NameTag Logo is client required for 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 on Fabric, released under All rights reserved and not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Identity | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-24 |
| Change My Account | Fabric | 1.21.6 | Client-side only | 2026-05-29 |
| Nicknames | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-03-07 |
| NameTag Logo | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client required, server optional | 2026-08-28 |
Questions
Does Local Identity need to be installed on the server?
Will other players see a changed name and skin?
Which Fabric version does Local Identity support?
In the catalog
Local Identity is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Darky’s Local Identity is a client-side Fabric mod that allows you to customize how your Minecraft identity appears on your own screen without changing your real Microsoft or Minecraft account. All nickname and skin changes are local and visible only on your Minecraft client. Other players and servers will still see…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/local-identity
- Owner
- darkyontop0
- Published
- 2026-07-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15