Teamspeak 3 is not working - what to do?
Teamspeak 3 is a program for gamers, with which you can communicate with your fellow players. But what to do if it doesn't work? In this practical tips we give you some tips on how to make Teamspeak 3 functional again.
What operating system do you have?
Before you search for the program error, you should first check which version of Teamspeak 3 you have installed and which operating system you are using. The error can be eliminated very quickly here. If you have a 32-bit operating system, you should download the corresponding 32-bit version. However, if a 64-bit operating system is installed on your computer, the 64-bit version is recommended.
Teamspeak 3 cannot connect to any servers
If Teamspeak 3 does not connect to a server with you, there can be many reasons. In addition to reinstalling the program, a look at the firewall settings can help. Because Teamspeak uses 3 different ports to connect to servers, blocked ports can become a problem. Programs can easily be set as exceptions in the Windows Firewall settings. So these are no longer blocked.
- Check firewall settings
- If necessary, set Teamspeak 3 as an exception
- Less recommended: disable firewall
Microphone doesn't work in Teamspeak 3
Even if the microphone is not working, there are several sources of error. The program offers you a test to check your microphone. If the test is successful but nobody hears you, you should check whether your microphone is muted. If your microphone doesn't work in the Teamspeak 3 test, it's probably not activated or inserted incorrectly. In the picture gallery we show you how to activate your microphone under Windows 8.
- Check that microphone in TeamSpeak 3 is muted.
- If necessary, activate the microphone in the recording settings of your computer.
- Make sure the microphone is connected properly.
If these tips do not help you, you should test whether your microphone is still functional. Connect it to another computer and check if it works there. If you are new to Teamspek 3, this practical tip can help you.