Set Up TeamSpeak 6 Server on Linux – Launch Your Own Voice Platform

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10 November 20263 min read2 Views0 helpful

Introduction

In summer 2025, TeamSpeak released the beta version of the TeamSpeak 6 Server. Experience the next generation of TeamSpeak firsthand!

Are you considering hosting the service yourself? We guide you step-by-step through the setup and configuration, showing you everything you need to know.

Set Up TeamSpeak 6 Server on Linux – Launch Your Own Voice Platform

Requirements

Before installing the TeamSpeak 6 Server, make sure your hosting environment meets the following requirements to ensure smooth installation and optimal performance.

Hardware	Minimum	ZAP-Hosting Recommendation
CPU	1 vCPU core	4 vCPU cores
RAM	1 GB	4 GB
Disk space	1 GB	25 GB

Preparation

Before setting up the TeamSpeak 6 Server, you need to prepare your system. This includes updating your operating system to the latest version and installing all necessary dependencies. This preparation ensures a stable environment and helps avoid issues during or after installation.

Update the system

To run your system with the latest software and security updates, first perform a system update by running:

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sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This ensures your system has the latest security patches and software versions before installation.

Install dependencies

After the update is complete, you can start installing dependencies. For a quick, easy, and recommended installation, we suggest using Docker. To do this, install the Docker Engine:

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curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh
sh get-docker.sh

Installation

Once all requirements are met and preparations are done, you can start installing the TeamSpeak 6 Server application.

The next step is to create the Docker Compose file docker-compose.yml for the TeamSpeak 6 Server. You can choose any directory; in this example, the file is placed under /opt/containers/ts6/. We use the official TeamSpeak Compose file:

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services:
  teamspeak:
    image: teamspeaksystems/teamspeak6-server:latest
    container_name: teamspeak-server
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "9987:9987/udp"   # Voice Port
      - "30033:30033/tcp" # File Transfer
      # - "10080:10080/tcp" # Web Query
    environment:
      - TSSERVER_LICENSE_ACCEPTED=accept
    volumes:
      - teamspeak-data:/var/tsserver/

volumes:
  teamspeak-data:

Change to the directory where you want to create the file and create it using the command nano docker-compose.yml, then paste the content.

To start the Docker container and the TeamSpeak 6 Server, run the following Docker Compose command:

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docker compose -f /opt/containers/ts6/docker-compose.yml up

Now the Docker container for the TeamSpeak 6 Server starts. By default, it does not run continuously yet. On first start, you will see important information about the Server Query Admin Account and the Privilege Key.

Be sure to save this information securely, as it will not be shown again on later starts. Then stop the container with CTRL+C.

Configuration

You can adjust further settings for the TeamSpeak 6 Server via environment variables in the Docker Compose file. This lets you configure the server exactly to your preferences. A full list of available options can be found in the official TeamSpeak 6 Server documentation.

Example snippet in docker-compose.yml:

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environment:
  - TS6_SERVER_NAME=MyTS6Server
  - TS6_QUERY_PORT=10022

Running the server

To keep the TeamSpeak 6 Server running in the background, start the container with:

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docker compose -f /opt/containers/ts6/docker-compose.yml up -d

To stop the TeamSpeak 6 Server, stop the container with:

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docker compose -f /opt/containers/ts6/docker-compose.yml down

Connecting

Once the TeamSpeak 6 Server is running, you can connect using the TeamSpeak 6 client. Simply use your server’s IP address along with the correct port. Enter these details in the client to connect and get started.

Conclusion and further resources

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured the TeamSpeak 6 Server on your VPS/Dedicated Server. We also recommend checking out the following resources that can help you with server configuration:

Official Website – Info and downloads for TeamSpeak 6
Community Forum – User support and discussions
GitHub Issues – Report bugs and track open issues

Do you have specific questions not answered here? Our support team is available daily for further questions or assistance – feel free to contact us! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

First, update your system with sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y, then install Docker as the recommended dependency using curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh and sh get-docker.sh before proceeding with the installation.

No, TeamSpeak initially released the beta version of the TeamSpeak 6 Server in summer 2025.

Minimum requirements are 1 vCPU core, 1 GB RAM, and 1 GB disk space. ZAP-Hosting recommends 4 vCPU cores, 4 GB RAM, and 25 GB disk space.

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Set Up TeamSpeak 6 Server on Linux – Launch Your Own Voice Platform

Introduction

Requirements

Preparation

Update the system

Install dependencies

Installation

Configuration

Running the server

Connecting

Conclusion and further resources

Frequently asked questions

Software

Preparation

Update the system

Install dependencies

Installation

Configuration

Running the server

Connecting

Conclusion and further resources

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