# How to Add Voice Chat to Your Minecraft Server (/docs/minecraft/voicechat-setup)



The most popular voice chat solution for Minecraft is the **Simple Voice Chat** mod by henkelmax. It adds proximity-based voice chat — players hear each other based on distance.

Requirements [#requirements]

* Server running **Fabric**, **Forge**, **NeoForge**, or **Paper** (via plugin version)
* All players must install the mod on their client
* An additional UDP port for voice traffic

Installation [#installation]

For Fabric / Forge / NeoForge Servers [#for-fabric--forge--neoforge-servers]

1. Download Simple Voice Chat from [Modrinth](https://modrinth.com/mod/simple-voice-chat) or [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/simple-voice-chat)
2. Choose the correct version for your server type and Minecraft version
3. Stop your server
4. In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Files**
5. Upload the `.jar` file to the `mods/` folder
6. Start your server

For Paper / Spigot Servers [#for-paper--spigot-servers]

1. Download the **plugin version** from [Modrinth](https://modrinth.com/plugin/simple-voice-chat)
2. Upload the `.jar` to the `plugins/` folder
3. Restart your server

Port Configuration [#port-configuration]

Voice chat needs a **separate UDP port**. After first start, edit `config/voicechat/voicechat-server.properties`:

```properties
port=24454
```

This port must be open (UDP) on your server. On XGamingServer, check **Network** in the sidebar for available allocations.

Key Settings [#key-settings]

In `voicechat-server.properties`:

| Setting                       | Default | Description                                |
| ----------------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| `port`                        | `24454` | Voice chat UDP port                        |
| `max_voice_distance`          | `48.0`  | Max hearing distance in blocks             |
| `crouch_distance_multiplier`  | `1.0`   | Distance multiplier when crouching         |
| `whisper_distance_multiplier` | `0.5`   | Distance multiplier for whispering         |
| `codec`                       | `VOIP`  | Audio codec (VOIP or MUSIC)                |
| `enable_groups`               | `true`  | Allow voice chat groups (private channels) |

Client Side [#client-side]

All players need to:

1. Install the same mod on their Minecraft client
2. The voice chat icon appears in-game once connected
3. Default key: **V** to toggle voice, **G** for group menu

> 📝 **Note:** Players without the mod can still play on the server — they just won't hear or use voice chat.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Installing Mods](/docs/minecraft/mod-setup)
* [Installing Plugins](/docs/minecraft/plugin-setup)