How to Set up a Ventrilo Server.
Do you want to have a Ventrilo server set up for your home, family, or business? Do you want an easy way for people around you to verbally speak with you by using the Internet? Do you have the Ventrilo Client, and want to learn how to use it? Well your answer is yes to all the above questions take a look at the tutorial below to get started on creating your very own Ventrilo server.
First go to ventrilo.com/download, and then choose under the server programs section what type of download you need. The type of operating system you have usually helps determine that decision for you. After you choose your download you’ll be taken to a new screen giving you the terms, conditions, and agreement write up. On the very bottom of that page you will see an Agree button. Click that to begin the 3-4 second download.
After the download you’ll be taken through the usual install scenario that shows you the progress of the install. You will be also asked a few questions like what organization you’re affiliated with along with your name.
Once completed go to your start menu, and then click “All Programs”. Then scroll along the list until you find a file called “VentSRV”. Click on that and then select “Edit INI File”. This will open a text editor such as notepad. In this file you will see a list of server options. From there you can edit the information relative to your desires such as the server name, and password. After you have completed that make sure that you save it.
Once you’ve completed the above go to VentSRV again, but this time click on the actual Ventrilo server. This will open up a black window detailing information regarding your server. There is no need to do anything with the server other than leaving it running in the background.
Now open your Ventrilo Client, which you can download and install here. From there you should make sure you have your user profile filled in. Now click on Server(->). Afterwards click create a new server, and type in your server name. Once you’ve clicked Ok, type in the hostname box “localhost”, or the IP address of the server you wish to use. Then type in the password you created in the INI File. Once you hit OK everything should be complete and ready to go.
- Don’t forget to Click Connect.
If you have any questions about the information above please feel free to leave a comment below. This can be difficult to explain, so if you think there’s a better way of explaining things regarding the Ventrilo server please contact me.The best way of contacting me is to follow my Twitter account or by sending me an email.
I upgraded from Vista to Windows 7. Since upgrading I have not been able to sign into my Ventrilo client. I get an error message saying that I’m connected to the server by my username/password is not recognized. I am the administrator, and when I go in and remove all of my identities and information and create a new account, I get the message “Unable to write INI file.” I can log in under the new ID, but when the computer is shut down and reboted, all of the old information shows up that I deleted previously and we play round robin again. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled the client and sever several times to no advantage.
ok i have everything set up but whenever any of my friends try to join the server it says “contacting server” how to fix?
Connected to server but unable to authenticate your login name and password. Make sure you entered the correct global server password or the password for your unique login name.
I just cant even log into my server at all after I install it lol.
Yes, I’ve tried that…… I think that might be the solution to the problems we’ve been happening….. I didn’t remember how to do that…. Thanks.
I had trouble with finding my IP also and the site above did not work for me [maybe because im behind a router?], what did find the correct IP however was simply doing the following;
Start > Run > type in “cmd”, in the console type in “ping localhost”, this will give you your IP address that the server works with.
To Find Your Ip Address all you need to do is go to http://www.whatismyip.com/ or other similar websites.
Hope That Helps!
u did all the steps but how do i dertermine my ip address
i run vista homep
on a compaq ho pc
running of a cable line
I have opened port 3784 for TCP/UDP and I am trying to setup my own server for a few friends. I have Windows XP, not an idiot to technology, but I just cant seem to figure out why I just hang on MSG:Contacting server. I have tried both the IP my router gave me, my external IP, and even tried typing localhost for the hell of it. Any ideas?
Are you contacting a server? What operating system do you use?
hi i followed all the steps u said to do… but all i get when i click connect is “MSG: Contacting server” can u help me???