
Private Chat
Private direct messages for Minecraft servers with notifications, quick reply, DND mode, and a clean UI.
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About this Mod
📬 Private Chat
Private Chat adds modern direct messages (DMs) to Minecraft multiplayer servers with a clean UI and instant notifications.
When another player messages you, you receive an in-game pop-up notification with sound — so you never miss a message while playing.
Open the private chat menu using the Y key (fully configurable), select a player from the online list, and start chatting privately.
Unread messages are clearly marked with a green dot, and you can instantly reply using the R key.
The mod also includes Do Not Disturb (DND) mode and player muting, giving you full control over your private conversations.
✨ Features
- Private 1-to-1 direct messages
- In-game notification popups with sound
- Open private chat menu with Y (configurable keybind)
- Quick reply using the R key (configurable keybind)
- Do Not Disturb (DND) mode
- Mute / unmute specific players
- Unread message indicator (green dot)
- Simple, clean UI with online player list
🕹 How It Works
- Receive a private message → get notified instantly.
- Press R to quick-reply, or press Y to open the private chat menu.
- Select a player and chat privately.
- Enable DND to block interruptions when needed.
Designed for multiplayer servers where private communication matters.
🖼 Screenshots
Incoming private message notification
Get notified instantly when another player sends you a private message.
Private chat menu with online players
Open the DM menu to see online players and unread messages (green dot).
Private conversation view
A clean and focused chat view for private conversations.
Quick reply popup
Reply instantly using the R key without opening the full menu.
Available Versions
How to Install Private Chat on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Private Chat". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Private Chat server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Private Chat compatible with forge?
Private Chat officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Private Chat – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Private Chat consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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