SkyFactory 5 Server Hosting

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Host SkyFactory 5.0.8 on Forge 1.20.1 in Frankfurt — the Java 17 the pack requires, the official server files with client mods stripped, and multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS.

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  • One-click install
  • RAM to spare

  • 13 Tbps+Anti-DDoS filtered

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  • NVMeSSD storage

  • 24/7In-house support

Everything your SkyFactory 5 server needs

SkyFactory 5 rebuilt the series around colour and Create on Minecraft 1.20.1. The server files are ready to run, as long as you do not add the client mods back.

SkyFactory 5 is the latest pack in Darkosto's skyblock series, on Minecraft 1.20.1 with Forge 47.4.0. Progression now runs on colour: you collect it from dripstone and craft resources from dye. Create appears in a SkyFactory pack for the first time, Mystical Agriculture, Draconic Evolution and RFTools Dimensions return, Gateways let you fight titans for loot, and a task book guides the way. Version 5.0.8 from March 2025 is current.

The pack page states that Java 17 is required. The official server download, SkyFactory_5_Server_5.0.8.zip, leaves out client-only mods: the pack repository keeps a server ignore list covering Embeddium, Jade, Modern UI, PackMenu, Controlling, Mouse Tweaks and others. Copying a client mods folder onto the server would bring them back.

SkyFactory 5 asks clients for at least 6 GB, noticeably more than SkyFactory 4, and a server carries every island's automation plus the dimensions players open. Create contraptions and dimension mods push load onto the CPU as bases grow.

Your SkyFactory 5 server runs in Frankfurt on high-clock CPUs and NVMe SSDs, protected by multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS, with 24/7 in-house support.

  • Java 17 as required

    SkyFactory 5 states that Java 17 is required. Forge 47.4.0 for Minecraft 1.20.1 is set up on it from the start.

  • Client mods kept off

    The official server files leave out Embeddium, Jade, Modern UI and other client-only mods. We keep it that way, so the server starts cleanly.

  • Colour-driven automation

    Dye and dripstone colour feed most progression, so shared automation lines grow quickly on a multiplayer island.

  • CPU for Create and dimensions

    Create contraptions and RFTools Dimensions add main-thread work. High-clock CPUs keep TPS steady as islands expand.

  • Gateways and titans

    Gateways let players fight titans for loot. Fast single cores keep those fights smooth for everyone taking part.

  • Protected islands

    Multi-Tbps filtering in Frankfurt keeps the void world online day and night.

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Hardware, network and protection tuned for game hosting — hosted in one of Europe's best-connected data centres.

  • Multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS

    Every server is filtered through our own 13 Tbps+ Frankfurt network and custom XDP layer — attacks are absorbed before they reach you. Learn more →

  • Instant setup

    Your SkyFactory 5 server is deployed automatically right after checkout — online in minutes, not hours.

  • Low EU latency

    Frankfurt is the heart of European networking. Players across the EU get a stable, low ping for smooth gameplay.

  • Easy control panel

    Start, stop, restart, edit configs, install mods/plugins and manage files from a clean web panel — no Linux knowledge needed.

  • High-clock CPUs + NVMe

    Game servers love fast single-core performance. Our nodes run high-clock CPUs with NVMe SSDs for quick world loads.

  • 24/7 in-house support

    Real people who host games for a living — not a generic call centre. We help you get set up and stay online.

How to make a SkyFactory 5 server

From zero to online in four steps — no technical experience required.

  1. Start at 6 GB

    SkyFactory 5 is heavier than SkyFactory 4; begin at 6 GB and add memory as automation spreads.

  2. Install SkyFactory 5.0.8

    Use the one-click installer, or upload SkyFactory_5_Server_5.0.8.zip from CurseForge and install Forge 47.4.0.

  3. Start on Java 17

    Launch Forge 47.4.0 on Java 17, accept the EULA, and do not copy client-only mods into the server.

  4. Invite your island team

    Players install SkyFactory 5.0.8 from CurseForge with at least 6 GB allocated.

How much server do you need?

Not sure which plan fits? Here's a quick guide for a SkyFactory 5 server — and you can always upgrade RAM and slots instantly as you grow.

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  • Starter

    6 GBRAM

    2–4 players

    Matches the 6 GB SkyFactory 5 asks each client to allocate.

  • Community

    8 GBRAM

    5–8 players

    Several islands with Create setups and dye processing running.

  • Power

    10 GB+RAM

    10+ players

    Many islands, extra dimensions and late-game automation.

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Server ignore list

Client-only mods removed from the SkyFactory 5 server

The pack repository's server ignore list strips these from the server files — keep them out:

  • Embeddium and Embeddium++
  • Jade
  • Modern UI
  • PackMenu
  • Controlling
  • Mouse Tweaks
  • RRLS and Zume

SkyFactory 5 is a top DDoS target — you're covered

Game servers are the #1 target for DDoS attacks. Every ESAGAMES SkyFactory 5 server sits behind our multi-Tbps filtering and custom in-house XDP mitigation, engineered to absorb modern botnets like AISURU and keep you online during raids, rivalries and events.

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SkyFactory 5 hosting questions, answered

How much RAM does a SkyFactory 5 server need?

SkyFactory 5 asks clients for at least 6 GB, so give the server 6 GB for two to four players, 8 GB for five to eight with Create and dye automation, and 10 GB or more for larger groups and extra dimensions.

Which Minecraft, Forge and Java version does SkyFactory 5 use?

SkyFactory 5 runs Minecraft 1.20.1 on Forge 47.4.0, and the pack page says Java 17 is required. Version 5.0.8 is current.

Why does my SkyFactory 5 server crash on startup?

Check two things first: the server must run Java 17, and client-only mods such as Embeddium, Jade or Modern UI must not be in the server mods folder. The official server files already leave them out.

What is the difference between SkyFactory 4 and 5?

SkyFactory 5 moved to Minecraft 1.20.1 and Java 17, replaced tree-based resources with colour from dye and dripstone, and added Create and Gateways. SkyFactory 4 stays on 1.12.2 and Java 8 with prestige and resource trees.

How many players can a SkyFactory 5 server hold?

Five to eight players run comfortably on 8 GB. Larger groups need more RAM and a fast CPU, especially once several islands run Create setups.

Do you install SkyFactory 5 for me?

Yes — SkyFactory 5 is a one-click install from the panel on Forge 1.20.1. You can also upload the official server zip.

Do players need the modpack installed?

Yes, SkyFactory 5.0.8 from the CurseForge app, matching the server.

How much does SkyFactory 5 server hosting cost?

A SkyFactory 5 server runs on our Minecraft plans, which start from €13.00 per month with one-click modpack install and Anti-DDoS included. Bigger packs and more players need more RAM, so choose the plan to match.

Helpful SkyFactory 5 guides

Prefer to set it up yourself? These step-by-step guides walk you through it.

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Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB / Microsoft. SkyFactory 5 is made by Darkosto and the SkyFactory team; every included mod belongs to its own author. ESAGAMES is an independent server host and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mojang, Microsoft, CurseForge / Overwolf, or any mod or modpack author. You must own a legitimate copy of Minecraft: Java Edition — ESAGAMES provides the server hardware only and does not distribute Minecraft or any modpack.

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