How to run a private Mumble server for friends and family

You do not need a big setup for ten friends. This is the quick version.

Set it up in ten minutes

1. Order the smallest voice plan. 10 slots covers most friend groups: How many slots does a voice server need.
2. In the panel open Settings, Game Settings and set a Join Password and a Server Name. Restart the server.
3. Connect with the Mumble app and create two or three channels such as Lobby, Game and Chill: How to create channels and set permissions in Mumble.

You do not need to set up a SuperUser password unless you want to manage permissions later.

What to send your friends

Copy this and fill in the details from your Overview page:

Join our voice server. Get the Mumble app (mumble.info or your phone's app store). Add a server: address ADDRESS, port PORT, any username, password PASSWORD. Accept the certificate the first time. Run the Audio Wizard once.

There is also a one-click link on the Connect button on Overview that opens Mumble for people who already have it.

Tips

• Ask everyone to use headphones and push-to-talk: How to improve Mumble voice quality.
• If someone cannot connect: Cannot connect to your Mumble server: fixes.
• To let a friend help you manage it, make them an admin: How to become admin on your Mumble server.
• Phones are supported: Mumble on your phone.