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How to Get a Colored Nickname in a Minecraft Server

For a game rooted in creativity, Minecraft can be pretty boring when it comes to player names. However, you can add some fun with a nickname plugin. Aside from granting you the ability to nickname yourself and other players, a nickname plugin also enables you to use special codes to display your nickname in up to 16 colors, adding some personality and signature style.

Instructions

- 1
  Download and install one of the numerous Minecraft nickname plugins. This article's Resource section provides links to three popular options.
- 2
  Access the Minecraft command prompt. Type in the appropriate command to activate the nickname feature. This command may vary depending on your specific plugin, but the typical command is "/nick".
- 3
  Insert a space after the "/nick" command. Type "&" followed by a number between 0 and 9 or a letter from a to f. This two-character combination is the code determining the nickname's color.
  
  &0 black
  &1 dark blue
  &2 green
  &3 dark aqua
  &4 dark red
  &5 purple
  &6 gold
  &7 silver
  &8 dark gray
  &9 blue
  
  &a green
  &b aqua
  &c red
  &d pink
  &e yellow
  &f white
- 4
  Type your chosen nickname directly after the color code. For instance, the entire sequence should look like this: "/nick &5Nickname". This example code would show your name as "Nickname" and colored purple.
- 5
  Press the "Return" or "Enter" button. Your Minecraft nickname should now display in the coded color.

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