# How to Fix "Voice Chat Not Connected" on a Minecraft Server

> Simple Voice Chat installed but players can't connect? Check the port, versions and firewall.

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Category: Minecraft
Last updated: 2026-11-05

"Voice chat not connected" means the player's game can't reach the server's voice port.

## 1. Check the port

1. Stop the server in **Console**.
2. In **Files**, open `config/voicechat/voicechat-server.properties` (on Paper: `plugins/voicechat/voicechat-server.properties`).
3. Make sure `port` is **your server's port** (from the **Network** page), or a port you added there with **Add Allocation**. The default `24454` won't work unless you've added that port.
4. Make sure `bind_address` is blank.
5. Save and start the server.

## 2. Check versions match

The player's Simple Voice Chat must be the same version family as the server's, for the same Minecraft version. Update both from **Package Manager** and the player's launcher.

## 3. Check the player's side

- Their firewall or antivirus may block UDP. Try another network (a phone hotspot) to test.
- Some school, work and public networks block UDP entirely.
- In game, press **V** and check the voice chat isn't disabled.

## 4. Read the log

When the server starts, **Console** prints the port voice chat is listening on. If it shows an error binding the port, the port in the config isn't one your server has.