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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


  • 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: 15/07/2025

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