How to install TeamSpeak with Docker
With Docker, you can create TeamSpeak server instances and perform updates quickly and easily. Our instructions contain all the necessary installation steps that you need.
Once installed, you can start the Docker service and set it to activate automatically every time the system starts up:
You can also find detailed information on installing Docker Compose on Ubuntu in our Digital Guide.
This Docker Compose configuration defines a TeamSpeak server container as well as several important settings:
The
Make a note of the password, as you’ll need it to log in as a server admin.
Now you can configure your TeamSpeak server according to your requirements and add users.
This command creates a backup of the TeamSpeak data directory and saves it as
Make sure you perform regular backups to protect your data, and keep your TeamSpeak server up to date to benefit from the latest features and security updates. With Docker, managing your TeamSpeak server on Linux is a simple task.
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TeamSpeak is a popular voice-over-IP platform (VoIP for short) used for real-time communication. If you want to run TeamSpeak on Linux, Docker is an optimal way to install and manage your own TeamSpeak server. Container technology offers isolation, portability, rapid deployment, resource efficiency, versioning and security, simplifying server management and increasing flexibility. Free VPS Trial
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How to install a TeamSpeak server on Linux with Docker
Before installing the TeamSpeak server, you should check that Docker is available on your Linux system. Docker is a containerization technology that makes it possible to run applications and their dependencies in isolated containers. If Docker is not installed on your system, you can download it from the official Docker website.Step 1: Update system and install curl
First you should update your system. If you want to access the Docker installation script, you’ll also need thecurl
method.apt update
apt upgrade
apt install curl
shellStep 2: Install Docker
To install and run Docker on a Linux server, open a terminal and enter the following commands:curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh
sudo sh get-docker.sh
shellsudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker
shellStep 3: Install Docker Compose
Docker Compose is a helpful tool for organizing Docker containers, especially when multiple containers interact with each other. To install Docker Compose, use the following command:sudo curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/latest/download/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
shellStep 4: Create a working directory
Now, create a working directory for your TeamSpeak server and then switch to this directory. The folder serves as a central storage location for all project data and configurations, facilitating administration later on. You can choose the name for the directory.mkdir teamspeak-server
cd teamspeak-server
shellStep 5: Configure Docker Compose
Next, create a file nameddocker-compose.yml
in your working directory. This file will contain the configuration for your TeamSpeak Docker container. Use a text editor of your choice to create the docker-compose.yml
file and add the following content:version: '3.1'
services:
teamspeak:
image: teamspeak
restart: always
ports:
- 9987:9987/udp
- 10011:10011
- 30033:30033
environment:
TS3SERVER_LICENSE: accept
volumes:
- ./teamspeak-server:/var/ts3server/
yaml- image: This defines the TeamSpeak Docker image that is used to create the container.
- ports: Here is where the ports are configured that are used to access the TeamSpeak server. TeamSpeak uses the ports 9987/UDP, 10011 and 30033 by default.
-
environment: Environment variables have been set up, including the acceptance of the TeamSpeak license via
TS3SERVER_LICENSE: accept
. - volumes: A volume has been created to store the TeamSpeak server data.
Step 6: Start the TeamSpeak Docker container
In your working directory, use the following command to start the TeamSpeak server container:docker-compose up -d
shell-d
parameter means the container is executed in the background.Step 7: Retrieve TeamSpeak Server database password
To configure your TeamSpeak server, you need the server admin password. You can retrieve it from the container logs.docker-compose logs | grep "ServerAdmin privilege key created"
shellStep 8: Configure TeamSpeak server
Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your server followed by Port 9987 in the address bar (e.g.http://your_IP:9987
). You will be prompted to enter the server admin password. Use the password you received in step 7.Now you can configure your TeamSpeak server according to your requirements and add users.
Step 9: Secure your data
You should back up your TeamSpeak server data regularly to prevent data loss. You can create a backup of the TeamSpeak Docker volume by entering the following command:docker run --rm --volumes-from teamspeak-server -v $(pwd):/backup ubuntu tar cvf /backup/teamspeak-backup.tar /var/ts3server
shellteamspeak-backup.tar
in your current directory.Step 10: Update the TeamSpeak server
TeamSpeak regularly releases updates to improve security and functionality. To keep your TeamSpeak server up to date, you need to update the TeamSpeak Docker image and rebuild the container. Follow the TeamSpeak image release notes to ensure optimal server performance.Step 11: Configure the firewall
For your TeamSpeak server to work properly, you need to adjust the firewall rules on your Linux server. Open the necessary ports defined in the Docker Compose configuration. This may vary depending on the firewall software you are using, but normally these are ports 9987/UDP, 10011 and 30033.Summary
Installing a TeamSpeak server with Docker on Linux provides an efficient and well-isolated communication platform for your team. By following the steps above, you can set up and configure your own TeamSpeak server quickly and easily.Make sure you perform regular backups to protect your data, and keep your TeamSpeak server up to date to benefit from the latest features and security updates. With Docker, managing your TeamSpeak server on Linux is a simple task.