Start your TeamSpeak 3 server
Installation TS3, first boot, token admin privilege and user connection to your voice.
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TeamSpeak 3 remains the reference for gaming voice communication, RP communities and sports. This guide explains the installation, the first start, recovery of the token administrator and connecting your members to a TS3 Anthony IT Solutions hosting.
At the first launch, TS3 generates a token privilege for single use to get admin rights. Keep it right away.
Prerequisite
- Offer hosting TeamSpeak 3 active
- TS3 client on PC for administration and testing
First start
- Open your TS3 instance in the client area
- Click Start, the server initializes SQLite database and config
- Check the logs: copy the token Server Admin displayed once
- Note the address:
IP:9987(UDP voice) by default - Log in with the TS3 client: Login → server address
- Use the token: Permissions → Use token privilege
Ports TeamSpeak 3
- 9987 UDP, vote (mandatory)
- 10011 TCP, ServerQuery ( API administration)
- 30033 TCP, file transfer (optional)
Ports are opened automatically on your offer. See Query Server for advanced administration.
Recommended initial configuration
- Rename the virtual server (publicly displayed name)
- Create permanent channels (Admin, General, AFK, Games Shows...)
- Set server password if private community
- Create admin groups and moderators, permissions
Backup from the start
After basic configuration, export a snapshot, snapshots & backups. Restoring is easier than reconfiguring everything manually.
Troubleshooting
- Token expired or lost, regenerate via console/query or media depending on access
- Cannot connect, check IP, port 9987, local firewall
- Codec or latency, set voice quality in server settings
FAQ
TeamSpeak 3 vs TeamSpeak 5 ? This guide covers TS3, standard hosted for gaming. TS5 uses a different cloud model.