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On start Mumble checks whether there is a file mumble.ini in the same directory the Mumble binary is in ([https://github.com/mumble-voip/mumble/blob/1.2.4/src/mumble/Global.cpp#L125 source code]). If so, the client uses this file to store settings and creates a SQLite database in the same directory.
 
On start Mumble checks whether there is a file mumble.ini in the same directory the Mumble binary is in ([https://github.com/mumble-voip/mumble/blob/1.2.4/src/mumble/Global.cpp#L125 source code]). If so, the client uses this file to store settings and creates a SQLite database in the same directory.
  
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Latest revision as of 19:40, 23 October 2014

The Mumble client can be installed portable on an USB stick or into a directory on your PC.

Reasons for Mumble portable are:

  • Creating audio bots
  • Using different client settings for different servers
  • Using Mumble on other PCs without installation

Be aware that Mumble-URLs cannot be used with a portable Mumble because there is no URL handler.

Mumble portable on different operating systems

The howtos for creating a Mumble portable are splitted into the three main operating systems:

Technical Background

On start Mumble checks whether there is a file mumble.ini in the same directory the Mumble binary is in (source code). If so, the client uses this file to store settings and creates a SQLite database in the same directory.