What is Simple voice Chat?
Simple Voice Chat is a Minecraft mod that adds in-game voice communication to your server. It allows players to talk to each other without the need for external software, enhancing the multiplayer experience with real-time, proximity-based voice communication. This means you can hear players who are nearby, and the sound diminishes as they move away, adding a layer of immersion to the game.
This post covers the Server sided plugin, if you want to know how to set up the client sided mod, click here >
What You Need Before Installing
- Minecraft Java Edition Server: The mod is compatible with various server types, including:
- Forge (as a mod)
- Fabric (as a mod)
- Spigot/Paper (as a plugin)
- Access to Server Files: You’ll need the ability to upload files to your server, typically via FTP or a file manager provided by your hosting service.
- Identify the type of server you’re running, as the installation process varies slightly:
- Forge/Fabric: These are modded server types.
- Spigot/Paper: These are plugin-based server types.
Step 1: Download Simple voice chat
- Go to the Official Download Page – DOWNLOAD SIMPLE VOICE CHAT >
- Choose the Appropriate Version:
- Select the version that matches your server type and Minecraft version. Ensure you download the correct file to avoid compatibility issues.
- Download the
simplevoicechat-x.x.x.jar
file to your PC
Step 2: Install Simple Voice Chat on your server
- For Forge/Fabric Servers:
- Access your server’s files and locate the
mods
directory. - Upload the downloaded Simple Voice Chat
.jar
file into this folder. - Restart your Minecraft server to load the new mod.
- Access your server’s files and locate the
- For Spigot/Paper Servers:
- Access your server’s files and locate the
plugins
directory. - Upload the downloaded Simple Voice Chat
.jar
file into this folder. - Restart your Minecraft server to load the new plugin.
- Access your server’s files and locate the
- You should now see a voicechat folder created in plugins/ – this contains config files and examples.
Step 3: Setup Simple voice chat Config
- Find the Port of your server, this will be 5 digits (for example: 24454) and copy it.
- Navigate to
plugins/voicechat/
to find the configuration files. - Open the main configuration file (typically
voicechat-server.properties
). - Find the option port= and paste your 5 digit port address there. (example: port=24454).
- Save the file and restart the server.