Simple Voice Chat#

Simple Voice Chat enables proximity-based voice communication in Minecraft. Players can talk to nearby players, with volume based on distance.

Overview#

Proximity-based audio (closer = louder)
Works on both modded and plugin servers
Requires client-side installation for players
Supports groups and direct messaging

Installation#

Step 1: Download the Mod/Plugin#

Visit Simple Voice Chat on Modrinth and download the appropriate version:

Bukkit version for Paper/Purpur servers
Fabric version for Fabric servers
Forge version for Forge servers

Step 2: Upload to Your Server#

Go to your control panel and select your server
Click Files in the sidebar
Navigate to the appropriate folder:
- Paper/Purpur: /plugins
- Fabric/Forge: /mods
Drag and drop the downloaded file

Step 3: Restart Your Server#

Restart to load the new mod/plugin.

Step 4: Create a Dedicated Port#

Voice chat requires its own UDP port:

In your control panel sidebar, click Network
Click Create Port
Copy the 5-digit port number provided

Step 5: Configure the Port#

Navigate to Files in the sidebar
Open the configuration folder:
- Mods: config/voicechat/
- Plugins: plugins/voicechat/
Open voicechat-server.properties
Replace the port value with your new port:

port=12345

Save the file

Step 6: Final Restart#

Restart your server to apply the port configuration.

Client Requirements#

Players must install the matching mod on their client:

Download from Modrinth
Install for their mod loader (Fabric or Forge)
Launch the game and join your server

Note

The mod is client-side required. Players without the mod can still play but won't hear or use voice chat.

In-Game Usage#

Default keybinds:

V - Push to talk (can be changed to toggle)
G - Open voice chat menu

Configuration Options#

Common settings in voicechat-server.properties:

Setting	Description
`max_voice_distance`	Maximum hearing range (default: 48 blocks)
`crouch_distance_multiplier`	Range multiplier when crouching
`whisper_distance_multiplier`	Range for whisper mode

Troubleshooting#

Voice chat not connecting#

Verify the port is created and configured correctly
Check that the port number matches in the config file
Ensure players have the client mod installed

Can't hear other players#

Both players need the mod installed
Check in-game volume settings (press G)
Verify you're within hearing range

High latency or quality issues#

The voice chat port may have network issues
Try creating a different port