TeamSpeak is a voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) application that enables users to communicate with one another via voice and chat. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install TeamSpeak Server on Debian 11.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Install the necessary packages to run TeamSpeak Server:

sudo apt install -y wget bzip2

Step 3: Download TeamSpeak Server

Download the latest version of the TeamSpeak Server from the official TeamSpeak website. You can find the download link on the TeamSpeak download page. Use the following command to download the server:

wget https://files.teamspeak-services.com/releases/server/3.13.6/teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64-3.13.6.tar.bz2

Replace the URL with the latest version if needed.

Step 4: Extract the Downloaded File

Extract the downloaded archive:

tar -xjf teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64-3.13.6.tar.bz2

Move the extracted files to the desired location:

sudo mv teamspeak3-server_linux_amd64 /opt/teamspeak

Step 5: Create a TeamSpeak User

For security reasons, it's a good practice to run TeamSpeak Server under a dedicated user. Create a new user:

sudo useradd -r -s /bin/false teamspeak

Step 6: Set Permissions

Change the ownership of the TeamSpeak directory:

sudo chown -R teamspeak:teamspeak /opt/teamspeak

Step 7: Start TeamSpeak Server

Switch to the TeamSpeak user and start the server:

sudo -u teamspeak /opt/teamspeak/ts3server_minimal_runscript.sh

The first time you run the server, it will generate the server token, which you will need to connect clients to the server.

Step 8: Configure TeamSpeak to Run on Boot

Create a systemd service file to manage the TeamSpeak server:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/teamspeak.service

Add the following content:

[Unit]
Description=TeamSpeak Server

[Service]
User=teamspeak
Group=teamspeak
Type=simple
ExecStart=/opt/teamspeak/ts3server_minimal_runscript.sh
WorkingDirectory=/opt/teamspeak
Restart=on-failure

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Enable the service to start on boot and start it:

sudo systemctl enable teamspeak
sudo systemctl start teamspeak

Step 9: Access TeamSpeak Server

You can now connect to your TeamSpeak Server using the TeamSpeak client. Use the server IP and port (default is 9987) to connect.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed TeamSpeak Server on Debian 11. This allows you to host your own voice communication server for gaming or community purposes.

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