Set Up Your Own Teamspeak3 Server on a VPS

TeamSpeak 3 is a popular voice communication platform known for its robust voice quality and customizable features. This guide will walk you through the process of installing a TeamSpeak 3 server on a Linux VPS.

TeamSpeak 3 vs. Discord

While Discord has gained popularity due to its feature-rich environment, TeamSpeak 3 remains relevant for its low latency, reliability, and server control. Discord offers a free version, but TeamSpeak 3 requires a license for more than 32 slots.

TeamSpeak 3 Licensing and Pricing 

TeamSpeak 3 offers both free and paid options. The free license provides 32 slots, while paid licenses offer more slots. You can purchase a TeamSpeak 3 license from the official website or rent a pre-configured server from a third-party provider.

Installing TeamSpeak 3 on a VPS

To install TeamSpeak 3 on a Linux VPS, follow these steps:

1. Connect to your server as root via SSH.

2. Update your system:

   apt update
   apt upgrade
   

3. Create a directory for your TeamSpeak server:

   mkdir teamspeak3
   cd teamspeak3
   

4. Download the latest version of the server from the TeamSpeak website.

5. Extract the archive:

   tar -xjvf teamspeak3-server*.tar.bz2
   

6. Agree to the license terms:

   cd teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64/
   touch .ts3server_license_accepted
   

7. Launch the TeamSpeak 3 server:

   ./ts3server_startscript.sh start
   

8. Connect to your TeamSpeak 3 server using the Admin Token you obtained earlier.

9. Stop your TeamSpeak 3 server:

   ./ts3server_startscript.sh stop
   

Congratulations on setting up your own TeamSpeak 3 server!