How to Enable Proximity Voice Chat on Your Project Zomboid Server

1. Open Project Zomboid


2. Select ‘Options’

project zomboid menu options outlined with arrow

3. Select ‘Audio’

audio section project zomboid game options outlined with arrow

3.1. Set ‘Enable VOIP’ to Yes

steps to activate and configure VoIP in project zomboid

3.2. Select Your Computer’s Microphone in ‘Recording Device’


3.3. Set ‘VOIP Mode’ to Push-to-talk


4. Select ‘Key Bindings’

key bindings section project zomboid game options outlined with arrow

4.1. Select the Key You Want To Use When You Use the Microphone

This is the key you will need to press when talking to other players. Make sure to choose a key that you don’t use in the game.

configure key to activate microphone in voice chat

4.2. Apply Changes


5. Select ‘Audio’

audio section project zomboid game options outlined with arrow

5.1. Increase the ‘Microphone Boost’ Value to a High Level

You can customize this value to your preference.

Steps to increase microphone power

5.2. Speak To Confirm That the Microphone Is Working

If the microphone is working correctly, you will see a yellow bar increasing, which represents the level of the incoming audio signal.

Then, save changes.

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