Install Ventrilo server in Windows 7

Download the version of ventrilo server and client that matches your operating system at http://www.ventrilo.com/download.php and install it. You will not need to install the client if you plan to use the computer as the server only.

After installing, navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\VentSrv and open “ventrilo_srv.ini” with notepad.

Add a name for your server, set Auth to 0 (optional), and create a password for the Admin and Password fields and save the file.



Now you need to forward port “3784” in your router. Go to your Start Menu and type “cmd”. Enter “ipconfig” and press enter.

Make note of your Default Gateway and IP addresses. The default gateway address will be the address for your router.



Now go to your browser and enter the Default Gateway Address. This will take you to your routers homepage. There are many types of routers out there so the screenshot below is just an example. In our router the port forwarding options are under “virtual Servers” but more than likely yours will be under “Ports”, “Forwarding”, or “Port Forwarding”. The screen however once you select the correct option is generally the same for most routers.



The description can be anything you want. Enter “3784” in both the port fields and set the port type to TCP or TCP&UDP. Save your settings.

Now we need to allow Ventrilo.exe and ventrilo_srv.exe in the Windows Firewall. This is the trick to getting the server to work in Windows 7. Click on “Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall”





Next go back to your browser, go to http://www.whatismyip.com/, and make note of your ip address. This is your public IP and will be used as the Ventrilo server address.

Open the Ventrilo server from the “Start” “All Programs Menu”. If everything is configured properly your screen should look like this:



Next we need to configure the client. Open it from the “Start” “All Programs” menu. Add your name and the public IP you got from whatismyip.com in the Hostname or IP section, enter your password, and press OK

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You should now be able to connect!