Voice chat makes Enshrouded multiplayer more interactive, allowing players to communicate while exploring Embervale, building settlements, or fighting bosses. However, voice chat is disabled by default on dedicated servers, meaning you'll need to enable it before players can communicate in-game.
Whether you're self-hosting or using an Enshrouded server from a hosting provider, voice chat can be enabled through the enshrouded_server.json configuration file.
This guide explains how to enable voice chat, configure proximity and global communication, and troubleshoot common microphone problems.
How Does Voice Chat Work In Enshrouded?
Enshrouded includes built-in voice and text chat, allowing players to communicate without relying on external applications such as Discord.
Server owners can choose between two voice chat modes:
- Proximity Chat: Players can only hear others who are nearby in the game world.
- Global Chat: Players can communicate with everyone on the server, regardless of their location.
Proximity chat is ideal for immersive multiplayer experiences, while global chat makes coordinating exploration and group activities easier.
Both options are controlled through your server's configuration file.
Which Enshrouded Server Settings Control Voice Chat?
Before enabling voice chat, it's important to understand the three configuration settings responsible for player communication.
Enable Voice Chat
The enableVoiceChat setting determines whether players can communicate using their microphones.
By default, it is configured as "enableVoiceChat": false.
To enable voice chat, change the value to "enableVoiceChat": true.
Voice Chat Mode
The voiceChatMode setting determines how players communicate.
For proximity chat, use "voiceChatMode": "Proximity".
For server-wide communication, use "voiceChatMode": "Global".
Enable Text Chat
You can also enable text communication by changing "enableTextChat": false to "enableTextChat": true.
Text chat operates independently of voice chat, meaning you can enable either feature or both.
These options are part of your overall Enshrouded server settings, alongside player limits, difficulty modifiers, and other multiplayer configurations.
How To Enable Voice Chat On A Self-Hosted Enshrouded Server
If you're running an Enshrouded dedicated server on your own computer or VPS, you can enable voice chat by editing its configuration file.
Step 1: Stop Your Enshrouded Server
Make sure all players have disconnected, then stop your dedicated server completely.
Step 2: Locate Your Server Configuration
Navigate to your Enshrouded installation directory and find the enshrouded_server.json file.
This is normally located alongside enshrouded_server.exe.
Open the file using a text editor such as Notepad or Notepad++.
Step 3: Enable Voice Chat
Find the enableVoiceChat setting and change its value to true.
Next, locate voiceChatMode and select either Proximity or Global.
For example, to enable global voice chat and text chat, use the following settings:
"enableVoiceChat": true"voiceChatMode": "Global""enableTextChat": true
Make sure you preserve the JSON file's formatting, including commas and quotation marks.
Step 4: Save And Restart Your Server
Save the edited file without changing its filename or extension.
Start your Enshrouded dedicated server again and connect to test whether voice chat is working.
How To Enable Voice Chat With Pine Hosting
With Enshrouded hosting from Pine Hosting, enabling voice chat is just as straightforward. You can make the changes directly through our game panel without downloading files or using external software.
Step 1: Open Your Server's File Manager
Log into your Pine Hosting game panel and select your Enshrouded server.
Stop your server, then navigate to the File Manager through the Files tab.
Step 2: Find Your Configuration File
Locate the enshrouded_server.json file and click it to open the built-in file editor.
Step 3: Change Your Voice Chat Settings
Find "enableVoiceChat": false and change it to "enableVoiceChat": true.
Next, choose your preferred communication mode by setting voiceChatMode to either Proximity or Global.
You can also enable text chat by setting "enableTextChat": true.
Step 4: Save And Restart
Once you've made your changes, click Save.
Return to the Console tab and start your server to apply the new configuration.
Your selected voice chat settings should now be active.
How To Configure Your Microphone In Enshrouded
After enabling voice chat on your server, players should also check their microphone settings.
Enshrouded provides options for controlling voice communication, including:
- Muting or enabling their microphones.
- Switching between push-to-talk and an open microphone.
- Adjusting microphone volume.
- Muting individual players.
These options are particularly useful on public multiplayer servers where players may have different microphone setups.
Why Is Enshrouded Voice Chat Not Working?
If voice chat isn't working after updating your server configuration, there are several things worth checking.
Voice Chat Is Still Disabled
Open enshrouded_server.json and verify that "enableVoiceChat": true is configured correctly.
Make sure you've saved the changes and restarted your server.
Players Cannot Hear Each Other
If you're using proximity chat, players must be close enough to communicate.
Try changing "voiceChatMode" to "Global" to determine whether distance is causing the problem.
Microphone Settings Are Incorrect
Check that your microphone is working correctly and isn't muted.
If you're using push-to-talk, make sure you're pressing the assigned key while speaking.
Configuration Changes Aren't Saving
If your settings keep reverting, make sure you're editing the correct configuration file while your server is stopped.
Incorrect JSON formatting can also prevent changes from being applied.
Improve Enshrouded Multiplayer With Pine Hosting
Enabling voice chat is a simple way to improve communication and coordination on your Enshrouded multiplayer server.
Whether you prefer proximity conversations or server-wide communication, the enshrouded_server.json file allows you to customize how players interact.
With Enshrouded server hosting from Pine Hosting, you can manage voice chat, gameplay settings, backups, and automatic updates directly through our game panel.
Our hosting plans provide high-performance hardware and convenient server management tools, making it easier to customize your multiplayer experience without complicated technical setup.
