How to Make a Skyfactory 4 Server

What Is SkyFactory 4?

SkyFactory 4 basically puts a new twist on Minecraft modded gameplay—floating islands, automation, a new world, new quests to complete, new commands, and resource gathering, all without traditional mining. For example, when your mod pack releases a new version, you can easily restart your server and transfer existing worlds without losing progress, and ensure your server runs smoothly.

Setting up a dedicated SkyFactory 4 server lets you and your friends dive into this sky-high survival experience together without lag or interruptions. In this guide, we'll show you how to make a SkyFactory 4 server and how the server setting up process works.

Over 30 World Types: Includes classic Skyblock, Skygrid, Caveblock, and more—each with unique challenges.

Prestige System: A progression mechanic that unlocks mods and features across multiple playthroughs using "Prestige Points."

No Ore Generation: Uses resource trees and automated machines to generate items instead of traditional mining.

Modular Machines: Includes mods like Industrial Foregoing, Cyclic, and Integrated Dynamics for automation.

How Much RAM do I need for a Skyfactory 4 server?

The amount of RAM needed will mostly depend on the number of players playing on the server. Here's a list of how many players and GBs of RAM you'll need to get the server running smoothly.

2-6 players: 4-6GB of RAM

6-10 players: 5-7GB of RAM

10-15 players: 6-8GB of RAM

20+ players: 9-11GB of RAM

Installing Skyfactory 4

Note: Please refer to creating a backup before uninstalling any files to avoid losing progress. Make sure you are using the compatible server version for the SkyFactory server, you can check this guide on How to Change a Minecraft Server Version

Log into your Apollo Panel

Navigate to the Modpacks tab and continue by searching SkyFactory 4


Download the desired version and it'll be automatically uploaded to your server


After downloading, your SkyFactory 4 server is ready to go. Now start the Minecraft server and refresh your client; your world should be up and running in seconds, ready for play and join with your friends!

Picking a Skyfactory Server Type

Below are a few Skyfactory server types that you can change in your server.properties file in the File Manager. Each work setting has a different challenge to it.

16 Machines: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Compactsky", "schema": "test002", "givePSD": false, "size": "SMALL"}, level-type=compactsky

256 Machines: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Compactsky", "schema": "test002", "givePSD": false, "size": "LARGE"}, level-type=compactsky

64 Machines: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Compactsky", "schema": "test002", "givePSD": false, "size": "MEDIUM"}, level-type=compactsky

Amplified: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Amplified"}, level-type=amplified

Are you Afraid of the Dark: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Are You Afraid of the Dark"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Bedrock Your World: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Bedrock Your World"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Between Bedrock and a Hard Place: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Between Bedrock and a Hard Place"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Cave Dimension: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Lostcities"}, level-type=lostcities

Chill Out: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Chill Out"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Chunk Norris: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Chunk Norris"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Cobbled Together: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Cobbled Together"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Compactsky: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Skygrid"}, level-type=skygrid

Default: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Sky Factory 4"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Ender the Sea: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Ender the Sea"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Flat: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Default"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Hardcore: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Hardcore"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Hot Topic: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Hot Topic"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Lava Cake: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Lava Cake"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Lava Factory: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Lava Factory"}, level-type=DEFAULT

LargeBiomes: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "SkyFactory Tutorial"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Lights Out!: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Lights Out!"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Material Girl in a Material World: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Material Girl in a Material World"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Minesweeper: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Minesweeper"}, level-type=DEFAULT

ObservaTree: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "ObservaTree"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Peace Out: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Peace Out"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Project trEe: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Project trEe"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Rock Bottom: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Rock Bottom"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Sea World: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Sea World"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Seven Seas: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Seven Seas"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Sky Crash Factory Landing: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Cave Dimension"}, level-type=DEFAULT

SkyFactory Tutorial: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Flat"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Sky Village: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Sky Village"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Skygrid: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Sky Crash Factory Landing"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Sludgehammer: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Resonant Sleeper"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Skiiiilands: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Skiiiilands"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Sticky Situation: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Sticky Situation"}, level-type=DEFAULT

Stone Factory: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "Stone Factory"}, level-type=DEFAULT

The Floor is Lava: Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset": "The Floor is Lava"}, level-type=DEFAULT

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By: Ali A.

Updated on: 17/05/2025