External pma-voice Server Setup

Overview

Setting up pma-voice on a separate server improves voice quality, reduces lag, and maintains voice chat stability during DDoS attacks. This configuration is recommended for servers hosting 50+ players or experiencing voice-related issues during attacks.

Prerequisites

This setup is beneficial for:

• Servers with 50+ concurrent players
• Servers experiencing DDoS attacks that affect voice quality
• Environments requiring improved voice chat stability

Setup Process

1. Acquire Secondary Server

Obtain a dedicated server separate from your main game server.

Server Options:

• Budget VPS solutions
• Any compatible Linux/Windows server
• Ensure adequate bandwidth for voice traffic

2. Install Framework

Install a clean copy of your framework (QBCore, ESX, or standalone) on the secondary server.

Requirements:

• Fresh framework installation
• pma-voice resource properly configured
• Custom port assignment (not 30120)

Configuration:

endpoint_add_tcp "0.0.0.0:YOUR_CUSTOM_PORT"
endpoint_add_udp "0.0.0.0:YOUR_CUSTOM_PORT"

3. Configure Server Privacy

Add the following line to your secondary server's server.cfg to prevent public listing:

sv_master1 ""

Additional Security:

• Set txAdmin to admin-only access
• Prevent accidental player connections
• Keep server unlisted from public directories

4. Configure Main Server

Edit your main server's server.cfg with the following voice configuration:

setr voice_allowSetIntent 1
setr voice_externalAddress YOUR_SECONDARY_SERVER_IP
setr voice_externalPort 30500
setr voice_hideEndpoints 1

Configuration Parameters:

Parameter	Description	Example
voice_externalAddress	IP address of secondary server	192.168.1.100
voice_externalPort	Voice server port	30500
voice_allowSetIntent	Enable external voice server	1
voice_hideEndpoints	Hide voice endpoints	1

Firewall Requirements:

• Open specified ports on secondary server
• Ensure UDP traffic is allowed
• Configure port forwarding if using NAT

Technical Considerations

Network Requirements:

• Low latency connection between servers
• Adequate bandwidth for voice data
• Stable network connectivity

Performance Benefits:

• Reduced load on main game server
• Improved voice quality under high player counts
• Voice chat resilience during attacks

Related Articles

• FiveM Performance Profiling - Optimize server performance
• FiveM ConVars Reference - Configure voice settings
• Configure Windows Firewall - Open voice ports
• VPS Setup Guide - Set up secondary VPS for voice

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