How to Install TeamSpeak 3 Server on Linux VPS (Using LinuxGSM)

How to Install TeamSpeak Server on Linux (Using GSM)

In this guide, you’ll learn how to install and run a TeamSpeak 3 Server on your Linux VPS using Game Server Managers (GSM) by LinuxGSM. Perfect for hosting your own TS3 server for gaming communities or clans!

🧩 Step 1: Update Your System

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

⚙️ Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

sudo apt install curl wget tar bzip2 gzip unzip python3 tmux lib32gcc-s1 -y

📦 Step 3: Create a New User for TeamSpeak

adduser --disabled-login teamspeak

Switch to the new user:

su - teamspeak

💻 Step 4: Download and Setup LinuxGSM

LinuxGSM is a great tool to manage your game servers easily.

wget -O linuxgsm.sh https://linuxgsm.sh
chmod +x linuxgsm.sh
bash linuxgsm.sh ts3server

🚀 Step 5: Install TeamSpeak Server

./ts3server install

This will download all required TeamSpeak files and set them up.

▶️ Step 6: Start the Server

./ts3server start

🧾 Step 7: View Server Details

To check your server login key and query details:

./ts3server details

Note: The first time you run the server, you’ll get a ServerAdmin privilege key. Copy it and use it to gain admin access in your TeamSpeak client.

🔄 Extra Commands

./ts3server stop      # Stop the server
./ts3server restart   # Restart the server
./ts3server update    # Update the server
./ts3server monitor   # Monitor server status

🌐 Connect to Your Server

Open your TeamSpeak 3 Client and connect using your VPS IP:

your-vps-ip:9987

Default ports:
Voice: 9987/udp
Query: 10011/tcp
File Transfer: 30033/tcp

🎉 You’re Done!

Your TeamSpeak 3 server is now live and managed with LinuxGSM. You can monitor, update, or restart it anytime using GSM commands.

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