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How to Set Up a TeaSpeak Server on AnonVM – Complete Guide

TeaSpeak is a voice communication server similar to TeamSpeak, offering an affordable and customizable solution with some advanced features. Setting up a TeaSpeak server on AnonVM allows you to enjoy high-quality voice communication in a private, secure offshore environment with AnonVM’s VPS services.

Why Choose AnonVM for TeaSpeak Hosting?

AnonVM’s offshore VPS provides a secure environment for your TeaSpeak server, ensuring privacy, low latency, and high performance. By hosting on AnonVM, you can control your own server with reliable uptime, ideal for large communities, gaming groups, or private conversations.

Step 1: Choose an AnonVM VPS Plan

TeaSpeak servers don’t need extensive resources, but to ensure smooth performance, select a VPS plan with at least 1GB of RAM and a dual-core CPU.

1. Visit AnonVM’s website and select a VPS plan that meets the requirements.
2. Complete the sign-up and choose your preferred server location.

Step 2: Connect to Your VPS via SSH

Once you have your AnonVM VPS ready, connect to it to start the TeaSpeak installation.

1. Open your terminal or PuTTY (if you’re on Windows).
2. Connect to the VPS with the following command:
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   ssh username@your-server-ip
3. Enter your VPS password when prompted.

Step 3: Update Your System and Install Required Packages

Before installing TeaSpeak, update your system and install necessary dependencies.

1. Update the system:
    

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
2. Install wget and screen to handle downloads and run the server in the background:
    

   sudo apt install -y wget screen

Step 4: Download and Install TeaSpeak

Now, download and install the latest version of TeaSpeak from the official website.

1. Download TeaSpeak (check TeaSpeak's download page for the latest version):
    

   wget https://repo.teaspeak.de/server/linux/TeaSpeak-server.tar.gz
2. Extract the files:
    

   tar -xvzf TeaSpeak-server.tar.gz
3. Navigate to the TeaSpeak directory:
    

   cd TeaSpeak

Step 5: Start the TeaSpeak Server

Once TeaSpeak is downloaded, you can start the server.

1. Use screen to keep the server running in the background:
    

   screen -S teaspeak_server
2. Start the TeaSpeak server:
    

   ./teastart.sh
3. Press Ctrl + A then D to detach from the screen session, allowing the server to run in the background.

Step 6: Retrieve the Admin Privilege Key

When you start the TeaSpeak server for the first time, it generates an admin privilege key. This key is needed to access full admin rights in the client.

1. Check the generated key in the TeaSpeak logs:
    

   cat logs/ts3server_*.log | grep 'Token for privileg'
2. Copy this key as you’ll need it when you connect from the TeaSpeak client.

Step 7: Connect to Your TeaSpeak Server

Now, connect to your TeaSpeak server from the TeaSpeak client to complete the setup.

1. Download and install the TeaSpeak client if you don’t have it already.
2. Open the client and go to Connections → Connect.
3. Enter your server IP address and port (usually 9987).
4. Enter your username and click Connect.
5. When prompted, enter the admin privilege key from the previous step to get admin access.

Step 8: Configure Your TeaSpeak Server

Once connected, you can start customizing your TeaSpeak server:

1. Set up channels for different groups or conversation topics.
2. Configure user permissions and manage roles as needed.
3. Set up server settings like welcome messages, passwords, and server name from the admin panel.

Optional: Set Up a System Service for TeaSpeak

To ensure TeaSpeak starts automatically on reboot, you can set it up as a system service.

1. Create a new service file:
    

   sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/teaspeak.service
2. Add the following configuration:
    

   [Unit] Description=TeaSpeak Server After=network.target [Service] Type=simple ExecStart=/path/to/TeaSpeak/teastart.sh WorkingDirectory=/path/to/TeaSpeak User=youruser Restart=on-failure [Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target
3. Save and close the file (Ctrl + X, then Y to confirm).
4. Enable and start the service:
    

   sudo systemctl enable teaspeak sudo systemctl start teaspeak

Conclusion

Setting up a TeaSpeak server on AnonVM is a great way to host your own private voice server with full control and security. With AnonVM’s offshore VPS hosting, you can ensure your server has top-notch privacy and reliability for all of your communication needs, whether for gaming or professional use. Enjoy clear, low-latency voice chat on your new TeaSpeak server!