Simple Voice Chat Setup
Add proximity voice chat to your Minecraft server so players can talk to each other in-game.
Simple Voice Chat is a popular mod that adds proximity-based voice chat to Minecraft. Players can hear each other based on how close they are in-game - just like real life!
Requirements
- A Forge, Fabric, or NeoForge server (not Vanilla or Paper)
- The mod must be installed on both the server and each player's client
- Players need a working microphone
Many popular modpacks already include Simple Voice Chat! Check if it's in your modpack before installing manually. If it is, you can skip to the "Configure the Server" section.
Step 1: Install on the Server
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Go to the Mods Tab
In your server dashboard, click Mods in the left sidebar.
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Search for Simple Voice Chat
Type
Simple Voice Chatin the search box. -
Install the Mod
Click Install on "Simple Voice Chat" by henkelmax. Make sure to select the version that matches your Minecraft version and mod loader (Forge/Fabric).
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Restart the Server
Go back to your dashboard and click Restart to load the mod.
Step 2: Players Install the Mod
Every player who wants to use voice chat needs to install the mod on their computer:
Using CurseForge App
- Open CurseForge and go to your modpack/instance
- Click Add More Content
- Search for "Simple Voice Chat"
- Click Install
Using Modrinth / Prism Launcher
- Open your instance settings
- Go to Mods → Download Mods
- Search for "Simple Voice Chat"
- Click Install
Manual Installation
- Download from Modrinth or CurseForge
- Make sure to download the correct version for your Minecraft version and mod loader
- Place the .jar file in your
modsfolder
Step 3: Configure the Server (Optional)
Simple Voice Chat works out of the box, but you can customize it:
- Go to Files in your server dashboard
- Navigate to
config→voicechat - Open
voicechat-server.properties
Common Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
voice_chat_distance |
48 | How far (in blocks) players can hear each other |
crouch_distance_multiplier |
1.0 | Voice distance when crouching (0.5 = half distance, whisper) |
whisper_distance |
15 | Distance for whisper mode |
fade_distance |
8 | Distance at which voice starts to fade |
After changing settings, restart the server for them to take effect.
Step 4: Using Voice Chat In-Game
Once connected to the server:
- Press V to open the voice chat settings menu
- Press M (default) to mute/unmute your microphone
- Hold Caps Lock to use Push-to-Talk (if enabled)
- Players nearby will hear you automatically based on distance
When players first join, they should press V to open voice chat settings and configure their microphone. They can test their mic and adjust the volume levels.
Troubleshooting
Voice chat not working / Can't hear anyone
- Make sure both server AND client have the mod installed
- Check that the mod versions match (same Minecraft version)
- Press V in-game and check if the mod shows as "Connected"
- Make sure your microphone is selected in the voice chat settings
"Connecting to voice chat..." stuck
- The voice chat uses UDP port 24454 by default
- This port should work automatically on ModReady servers
- If stuck, try restarting both the server and your game
Players can't hear me
- Check your microphone is working and selected in voice chat settings (press V)
- Make sure you're not muted (press M)
- Check your activation mode - Push-to-Talk requires holding a key
- Make sure you're close enough to other players (default 48 blocks)
High latency / Lag
- Voice chat uses its own connection separate from Minecraft
- Latency depends on distance between players and the server
- This is normal and usually not noticeable
Groups & Whispers
Simple Voice Chat has extra features for organizing communication:
- Groups: Press G to create or join a private group - only group members can hear each other regardless of distance
- Whisper: Hold the whisper key to speak at reduced volume/distance
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