How to setup Proximity Voice Chat Mod for noobs

For Windows:

Note: The download links for steps 2 and 3 are for minecraft version 1.21.5. If a newer version is available you must use the most recent version instead, you can navigate to the downlaod sites for step 2 and 3 using the respective links: Forge Mod

1. Download Java JRE here
2. Download Forge mod loader here
3. Download the voice chat mod here
4. Run the file from step 1
5. Run the file from step 2
6. Use the keyboard shortcut WIN+R (Windows key + R) to open up a Run window
7. In the Run box that appears type %appdata%
8. Hit OK
9. Navigate to the .minecraft folder
10. Check if there is a folder called mods, if not create a folder and name it "mods"
11. Put the file from step 3 into the mods folder
12. Close the file explorer window
13. Open the minecraft launcher
14. To the left of the PLAY button, you should see a drop down menu that has "forge" selected, if not use the menu to select "forge"
15. Click PLAY and enjoy

For Mac:

Note: At some point (probably after step 15) CurseForge will ask for access to your microphone. Make sure you allow access.

1. Download the installer for CurseForge (mod manager) here
2. Run the CurseForge Installer from step 1
3. Now that you have installed CurseForge, find the app and open it
4. You may have to login or create a CurseForge account
5. Once in the app, navigate to the Home tab
6. Select Minecraft
7. Click the "+ Create" button under "My Modpacks"
8. Name the profile "Voice Chat" or whatever you'd prefer
9. The default settings should be good, ensure that the GameType is Forge and Minecraft version is the latest.
10. Click Create
11. Now you should be viewing the profile and seeing "This modpack has no content". Click the "+ Add More Content" button that is below "Play"
12. In the search bar, search for "voice chat"
13. Install the voice chat mod by henkelmax by using the ornage "Install" button
14. Hit the x at the top of the search page, in a circle
15. Click Play and Enjoy