How to Install a Teamspeak Server on Windows

Have you ever been playing a computer game online with your friends and wished you could talk to them without having to type out your conversation? TeamSpeak Server allows users to connect to it and talk to one another over the Internet. This guide will show you how to setup your own TeamSpeak Server on your Windows based personal computer.

Steps

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    Search for a "Teamspeak Server" download
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    Click on the site to download "Teamspeak Server"
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    Here you will see a list of different versions of TeamSpeak Client and Server.
    1. Find the Windows downloads section.
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    2. Find the TeamSpeak Server.
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    3. Start downloading.
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    Read the TeamSpeak End User License Agreement.
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    Click 'I AGREE' at the bottom of the page to continue.
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    Click Run when prompted with the next two screens.
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    When asked if you would like to install TeamSpeak 2 Server, click 'Yes.'
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    The setup wizard will be displayed, click 'Next' to continue.
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    The License Agreement screen will be shown.
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    Select 'I accept the agreement' and click 'Next.'
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    You will then be prompted to select a folder directory to install the server in
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    Select a folder to install the application in, and click 'Next'.
    • For most users, the default location is recommended.
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    You will then be prompted to select a folder to put the shortcuts in and then click 'Next' to continue.
    • For most users, the default location is recommended.
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    The wizard will then ask if you would like to create an icon on the desktop.
    • If you would like to create an icon on the desktop, leave Create a desktop icon checked and click Next.
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    • If you would like to not create an icon on the desktop, uncheck Create a desktop icon and click Next.
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    Click Install to begin the install process.
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    Read the information about TeamSpeak Server and click Next.
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    The setup wizard will then be finished.
    • If you would like to launch TeamSpeak right away, Click Finish.
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    • If you don’t want to launch TeamSpeak right away, uncheck Launch TeamSpeak 2 Server, Click Finish.
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    TeamSpeak Server is now installed on your machine.
    • If you selected to launch TeamSpeak, you will see an icon running in the lower right bottom of your screen.

Tips

  • You may need to setup port forwarding if behind a router.
  • You will need administrative privileges to install software.

Warnings

  • Running this server will consume internet bandwidth.

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