How to Play Skyblock With Friends: Invite, Co-op and Ranks (2026)

Short answer: To play Skyblock with friends, join a Skyblock server together. On Complex Skyblock (hub.mc-complex.com), Java and Bedrock players can share the same island. Create an island with /is, type /is invite <friend>, and your friend clicks the invite in chat or types /is join <your name>. New members start as Recruits, who can't build yet, so promote them with /is promote <friend>. Casual islands hold up to 8 players and Competitive islands up to 10.

Step 1: Join the server together​

• Java: go to Multiplayer, click Add Server and enter hub.mc-complex.com. Any version from 1.12.2 to the latest works.
• Bedrock (PC and mobile): open the Servers tab, click Add Server and enter hub.mc-complex.com with port 19132. Console players are supported too.
• In the hub, open Skyblock with the compass, the Skyblock NPC, or /skyblock.

Java and Bedrock players play on the same server and can be on the same island, so it doesn't matter what device your friends use.

Step 2: Create your island​

One person creates the island. Type /is and create an island, then choose:

• Casual: cheaper upgrades and easier levels, up to 8 members. Best for a relaxed group.
• Competitive: compete in Island Top for monthly prizes, up to 10 members. Best for a group that wants to compete. A Competitive island can switch to Casual once, but not back.
• Classic or Oasis: the starting island shape. Oasis is a bit bigger.

Step 3: Invite your friends​

1. The island owner types /is invite <friend>. You can also use /invite <friend>.
2. Your friend clicks the invite message in chat, or types /is join <your name>, to accept.
3. Teleport to the island from the /is menu or with /is warp.

Your friend needs to have joined Skyblock at least once before you can invite them. Cancel an invite with /is uninvite <friend>.

Step 4: Give your friends a rank​

New members join as Recruits. Recruits can visit and use doors, but they can't place or break blocks or open chests. Promote your friend with /is promote <friend> to make them a Member. Islands start with these ranks:
The owner and admins can change what every rank can do in /is permissions. You can also create your own ranks and change which rank new members join as from the island ranks menu in /is.

What island members share​

• Island level and milestones: progress from every member who can build counts toward the same milestones. See the Skyblock Island Milestones Guide.
• Island bank: /is bank holds money and Gold Shards for the whole island. By default only the owner can move money, and Admins and up can use the Gold Shard bank.
• Island vault: /is vault is shared storage for Moderators and up by default.
• Island chat: /is chat (or /is c) talks only to your island.
• Island warps: /is setwarp <name> and /is warp <name> for your farms and bases.
• Island Top: on Competitive islands, the whole team climbs the leaderboard together.

How many friends can join​

Buy the Island Members upgrade in /is upgrades. You can also be a member of more than one island, and own up to 2 islands yourself (some ranks can own more).

No friends online? Find an island​

Type /lfi (or /recruitment) to open island recruitment. Islands looking for players list themselves there, and you can apply to join one. Island owners can use the same menu to look for new members. You can also find it at the Recruitment NPC at spawn.

Leaving or removing members​

• /is leave leaves an island. The owner has to give the island to someone else first with /is transfer <player>.
• /is kick <player> removes a member, and /is ban <player> stops them from coming back.
• On Competitive islands, a player who leaves, is kicked or is banned can't rejoin that island for 72 hours. This doesn't apply to brand new players with less than 2 days of Skyblock playtime.

Skyblock With Friends FAQ​

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