# How to Install Mumble Server on Ubuntu 15.04

> URL: https://www.atlantic.net/vps-hosting/how-to-install-mumble-server-ubuntu-15-04/ | Published: 2015-07-16 | Updated: 2026-01-09 | Author: Alexander Wise

##### Verified and Tested 06/15/15

## Introduction

In this how-to, we will be installing a Mumble VoIP server on Ubuntu 15.04. Mumble is an open-source, low-latency, high-quality voice chat software primarily used while gaming.

## Install Mumble

Mumble may not be available in the default Ubuntu repository. To add the repository–

```
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mumble/release
```

![An example of adding the repository in Ubuntu](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mumble1.png)

![An example of the process after hitting enter.](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mumble2.png)

```
sudo apt-get update
```

```
sudo apt-get install mumble
```

or if that command does not work, you may do the following. —

![An example of the install process](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mumble3.png)

```
sudo apt-get install mumble
```

```
sudo dpkg-reconfigure mumble-server
```

## Advanced Config

To configure, open up /etc/mumble-server.ini via nano or vi (user preference):

```
nano /etc/mumble-server.ini
```

To avoid users from affecting your Mumble server negatively, you may use Mumble’s global-ban system.

The below configuration is set so that if someone attempts to connect to the server (unsuccessfully) 5 times within 60 seconds, they will be banned for 150 seconds.

##### autobanAttempts, autobanTimeframe and autobanTime

```
#autobanAttempts = 5
#autobanTimeframe = 60
#autobanTime = 150
```

For these rules to occur, you must remove the # in front of each line.

#### Serverpassword

You will be able to choose a password for your server here. Be sure to use a strong password such as: f;Q=uS6/#BK5t<(9

```
# Password to join server.
serverpassword=
```

#### Welcometext

This setting displays a message to the users every time they log in to the server.

```
# Welcome message sent to clients when they connect.
welcometext="
Thank you for choosing Atlantic.Net! We hope you enjoy your stay
"
```

#### Port

The default port used by mumble is port 64738.

```
port=64738
```

#### Users

With this setting, you can limit the number of users allowed on the server at one time.

```
users=150
```

#### Allowhtml

Set Allowhtml to true to allow HTML to be used in messages.

```
allowhtml=true
```

Press Ctrl+X to exit /etc/mumble-server.ini

Perfect, now your Mumble server is installed and configured!

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