How To Self-Host The TeamSpeak 6 Beta Server – TeamSpeak

DISCLAIMER:
As this is a Beta version, some features are still in development, and you may come across bugs. Your feedback is important and will help us shape a more stable and complete final release.

It is not yet possible to obtain or upgrade to a larger license for TeamSpeak 6.
Can I use an existing TS3 license on a TeamSpeak 6 server?

Link to the Official GitHub Repository
Link to the Official Docker Image
Link to Provide Feedback

You can configure your server in three main ways:

Command-Line Arguments Pass: options directly when starting the server (e.g., ./tsserver --default-voice-port 9987). This is useful for temporary changes or for scripting.
Environment Variables: Set environment variables before starting the server. This is useful for Docker or when you want to avoid command-line clutter.
YAML Configuration File: For a persistent configuration, it is highly recommended to use a tsserver.yaml file. You can generate a default config file using the --write-config-file flag.

Key settings you can control include network ports (voice, file transfer), database connections (supports SQLite and MariaDB), IP bindings, and logging options.

For a complete list of available options, run the server with the --help flag or refer to the CONFIG.md.

Running the Server with Binaries
If you are not using Docker, you can run the server directly on your operating system.

On Linux:
Make the server binary executable:

chmod +x tsserver

Run the server from your terminal, making sure to accept the license:

./tsserver --accept-license

On Windows:
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and navigate to the directory where you extracted the server files.

Run the server executable, making sure to accept the license:

tsserver.exe

Running the Server with Docker (Recommended):
Docker is the easiest way to run the TeamSpeak 6 server in an isolated and manageable environment.

1. Simple docker run command:
For a quick start, you can use the docker run command.

docker run -it --rm \
 -p 9987:9987/udp \
 -p 30033:30033 \
 -e TSSERVER_LICENSE_ACCEPTED=accept \
 teamspeaksystems/teamspeak6-server:latest

2. Using docker-compose.yaml (for persistent setups):
This is the best practice for a server you intend to keep running. Create a docker-compose.yaml file:

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:

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