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infoConnection ErrorsAffects: 1.19.1+

How to Fix Chat Reporting / Signing Kick

Fix Chat Signing Kick by removing chat-signing mods or disabling server-side enforcement.

Quick Fix

Remove any mods that disable chat signing, or set enforce-secure-profile=false on the server.

Error Message

Multiplayer requires a signed key / Chat messages must be signed

How to Fix

1

Remove No Chat Reports or similar mods if the server requires signing

2

If server admin: set enforce-secure-profile=false in server.properties

3

Ensure your account has a valid chat signing key

4

Restart the launcher to refresh the key

Common Causes

  • Server requires signed chat but client has a mod disabling it
  • Client mod removing chat signatures
  • Server enforce-secure-profile=true with unsigned client

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Check if you have a chat signing mod installed
  2. Remove it or ask the server admin to disable enforcement
  3. Restart the launcher

FAQ

What is chat signing?

Since 1.19.1, chat messages are cryptographically signed. This allows Mojang to verify and moderate reported messages.

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