How to Install Mumble Server on Linux

How to Install Mumble Server (Murmur) on Linux

Mumble is an open-source, low-latency voice chat software. This guide will walk you through installing the Mumble server (called Murmur) on a Linux system.

Prerequisites

• A Linux server (Ubuntu/Debian or CentOS/RHEL)
• sudo or root access
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Installation Steps

For Ubuntu/Debian

sudo apt update
sudo apt install mumble-server

During installation, you'll be asked if you want to run the server as a daemon. Select "Yes".

For CentOS/RHEL

sudo yum install epel-release
sudo yum install mumble-server

Configuration

Edit the configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/mumble-server.ini

Key settings to modify:

• welcometext: Your server's welcome message
• port: Default is 64738
• users: Maximum number of users

Starting the Server

sudo systemctl enable mumble-server
sudo systemctl start mumble-server

Firewall Configuration

If you have a firewall enabled, allow the Mumble port:

UFW (Ubuntu)

sudo ufw allow 64738/tcp
sudo ufw allow 64738/udp

Firewalld (CentOS)

sudo firewall-cmd --zone=public --add-port=64738/tcp --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --zone=public --add-port=64738/udp --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Conclusion

Your Mumble server is now running! Connect to it using your server's IP address and the default port 64738.

For additional security, consider setting up SSL certificates and user authentication.