Proximity Chat Only

This is going to DISABLE a CHAT in Minecraft

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About this Mod

Proximity Chat Only

No more typing!

This mod completely disables the in-game text chat.
When a player tries to type, they will receive a message:

"This server does not allow chat! Please use Proximity Voice Chat!"

Features

Blocks all chat messages.
Simple feedback message.
Forces player interaction via voice chat mods (like Simple Voice Chat).

Installation

Put the .jar file in your server's mods folder.
Requires Fabric API.

Available Versions

Proximity Chat Only 1.0.0release

MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric

February 1, 2026

How to Install Proximity Chat Only on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Proximity Chat Only". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+8 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Proximity Chat Only server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Proximity Chat Only compatible with fabric?

Proximity Chat Only officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Proximity Chat Only – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Proximity Chat Only 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.