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Create a new user as root to run the TeamSpeak server under. | Create a new user as root to run the TeamSpeak server under, running TeamSpeak as root is a security risk and should be avoided, TeamSpeak does not use privileged ports to there is no need to run as root. | ||
sudo adduser teamspeak | |||
Switch to the user | Switch to the user using the "su" command | ||
sudo su teamspeak | |||
Change directory to the root folder of the TeamSpeak user. | Change directory to the root folder of the TeamSpeak user. | ||
cd ~ | |||
Download the latest | Download the latest TeamSpeak 3 server from https://www.teamspeak.com/en/downloads/#server At the time of writing this is 3.13.3 but be sure to check yourself. | ||
wget [https://files.teamspeak-services.com/releases/server/3.12.1/teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64-3.12.1.tar.bz2 https://files.teamspeak-services.com/releases/server/3.13.3/teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64-3.13.3.tar.bz2] | |||
Unpack the archive | Unpack/unzip the archive you've just downloaded. | ||
tar xvjf teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64-3.13.3.tar.bz2 | |||
Change directory to the folder | Change directory to the folder with the server files. | ||
cd teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64 | |||
Run the TeamSpeak server | Run the TeamSpeak server. | ||
./ts3server_startscript.sh start | |||
Your console will show a server admin/password and server token, save these in a safe place for later. | Your console will show a server admin/password and server token, save these in a safe place for later as you will need them to gain server admin and use the Server Query client, which is used for bots and advanced features. | ||
The server should be started at this point, With your TeamSpeak client connect to the IP of your server, when you connect a windows will pop up asking for the server token, this is the longest random string you were given in the previous step, enter this and you will be given server admin. | The server should be started at this point, With your TeamSpeak client connect to the IP of your server, when you connect a windows will pop up asking for the server token, this is the longest random looking string you were given in the previous step, enter this and you will be given server admin. | ||
You can now administrate your TS3 server instance as you | You can now administrate your TS3 server instance as you see fit. | ||
You may also want to look at [ | You may also want to look at [[Startup Crontab]] or [[Systemd Unit]] for instructions on how to make the server run at boot time. | ||
Now you have your shiny new server, promote it! Sign up and post it as [https://teamspeak.server.vote/ Server.Vote] The extra exposure could help you become the number one server on the planet some day. | |||
Latest revision as of 12:53, 6 January 2021
Create a new user as root to run the TeamSpeak server under, running TeamSpeak as root is a security risk and should be avoided, TeamSpeak does not use privileged ports to there is no need to run as root.
sudo adduser teamspeak
Switch to the user using the "su" command
sudo su teamspeak
Change directory to the root folder of the TeamSpeak user.
cd ~
Download the latest TeamSpeak 3 server from https://www.teamspeak.com/en/downloads/#server At the time of writing this is 3.13.3 but be sure to check yourself.
wget https://files.teamspeak-services.com/releases/server/3.13.3/teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64-3.13.3.tar.bz2
Unpack/unzip the archive you've just downloaded.
tar xvjf teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64-3.13.3.tar.bz2
Change directory to the folder with the server files.
cd teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64
Run the TeamSpeak server.
./ts3server_startscript.sh start
Your console will show a server admin/password and server token, save these in a safe place for later as you will need them to gain server admin and use the Server Query client, which is used for bots and advanced features.
The server should be started at this point, With your TeamSpeak client connect to the IP of your server, when you connect a windows will pop up asking for the server token, this is the longest random looking string you were given in the previous step, enter this and you will be given server admin.
You can now administrate your TS3 server instance as you see fit.
You may also want to look at Startup Crontab or Systemd Unit for instructions on how to make the server run at boot time.
Now you have your shiny new server, promote it! Sign up and post it as Server.Vote The extra exposure could help you become the number one server on the planet some day.