How to Set Up Voice Chat on a Forge, Fabric, or Spigot Minecraft Server

Setting up voice chat on your Minecraft server can greatly enhance player communication and the overall multiplayer experience. Whether you’re running a Forge, Fabric, or Spigot server, Beacon Hosting makes it simple to install and configure voice chat support using compatible mods or plugins.

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Supported Server Types

Beacon Hosting supports voice chat integration for the following server platforms:

• Forge
• Fabric
• Spigot

Each platform requires a different approach, so be sure you select the correct mod/plugin for your server type.

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Installing Voice Chat Mods or Plugins

To enable voice chat, install one of the following recommended options:

• Simple Voice Chat

  • ✅ Supported on Forge and Fabric
  • 🌐 Requires both server and client installation
  • 📦 Download from Modrinth or CurseForge

• MumbleLink

  • ✅ Supported on Spigot
  • 📦 Works by integrating with the Mumble voice communication client
  • ⚠️ Players also need the Mumble client and MumbleLink mod installed locally

[INFO] All players must install the corresponding client-side mod for voice chat to function correctly. Without it, they will not be able to hear or speak in-game.

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Configuring Voice Chat

Once installed, most voice chat mods allow customization via config files:

• Simple Voice Chat:

  • Adjust voice radius (default: 48 blocks)
  • Enable push-to-talk or voice activation
  • Control group chat, voice indicator overlays, and server password

• MumbleLink:

  • Configuration is done via the Mumble client settings and mod config in .minecraft/config

[NOTE] Configuration options may differ between versions and mod loaders. Always refer to the official documentation for Simple Voice Chat or relevant plugin sources for details.

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Launch Your Server

After setup:

1. Restart your server via the Beacon Hosting control panel.
2. Instruct players to join with the required mod/plugin installed.
3. Test voice chat functionality by approaching another player in-game.

[TIP] If you're experiencing issues, double-check the Minecraft version compatibility and ensure ports (usually 24454 UDP for Simple Voice Chat) are open on your firewall if self-hosting.