Left 4 Dead 2 server hosting
Versus, Realism or modded 8 player co-op on your own L4D2 server
Host a Left 4 Dead 2 server for campaigns, Versus, Realism and Workshop campaigns, with SourceMod plugins for 8+ survivor co-op and competitive configs.
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- DDoS protected
- 24/7 support
- Live the moment you pay
- Split the billUp to 10 friends, own cards
- Custom plansAny RAM up to 32 GB
- Prepaid or monthly3 days to 1 year
- Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
- Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever
Pick your Left 4 Dead 2 plan
Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.
Starter
2 GBThen $4.99/mo. $0.17 a day.
- 2 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Standard
3 GBThen $7.99/mo. $0.27 a day.
- 3 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Pro
4 GBThen $9.99/mo. $0.33 a day.
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
What comes set up on a Left 4 Dead 2 server
8+ survivor co-op
L4DToolZ and slot plugins lift the four survivor cap, so a bigger group can run a campaign together.
Competitive Versus
Run 4v4 Versus or Scavenge with ready up and match configs for scrims and league nights.
Workshop campaigns
Host custom campaigns from the Workshop, with players subscribing to the same maps before they join.
SourceMod toolbox
Admin menus, stats, bot fixes and special infected tweaks are all plugins away with MetaMod and SourceMod.
A look inside Left 4 Dead 2
Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.
How much RAM does a Left 4 Dead 2 server need?
Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.
| Your server | RAM | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Stock co-op or Versus | 2 GB | Starter$4.99/mo |
| Eight player co-op with plugins and a few custom campaigns | 3 GB | Standard$7.99/mo |
| Large plugin list and many Workshop campaigns | 4 GB | Pro$9.99/mo |
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Left 4 Dead 2 Server
play.gamezservers.com:7777
[12:00:00] Starting Left 4 Dead 2 server
[12:00:03] Loading world
[12:00:06] Server started on port 7777
[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.
Power
How to join your Left 4 Dead 2 server
- 1
Enable Allow Developer Console in Left 4 Dead 2's keyboard and mouse options.
- 2
Press ~ to open the console.
- 3
Type
connectand press Enter.203.0.113.24
Common problems
If connect from the console gets refused, add sv_allow_lobby_connect_only 0 to server.cfg and restart.
For a Versus server, set both mp_gamemode versus and sv_gametypes versus in server.cfg, or lobbies keep landing in co-op.
Players on a custom campaign need the same addon installed or subscribed. Post the Workshop link before you switch maps.
Take a backup before adding a big batch of plugins, so a broken one is a quick restore.
Server not responding
Make sure the server is online. Servers sleep after 4 days with nobody playing, and anyone with access can start them again from the dashboard in one click.
Use the server address
Do not use localhost, 127.0.0.1 or your own IP from a home hosting guide. Copy the exact address of the server.
No port forwarding or firewall changes
Opening ports on your router is only for hosting a server at home, so there is nothing to change to join this one. If Windows asks whether to let the game through the firewall, choose Allow.
Modding your Left 4 Dead 2 server
L4D2 has one of the biggest Source modding scenes: Workshop campaigns, SourceMod plugins from AlliedModders and competitive configs. Plugins go in the SourceMod folder and campaigns in the addons folder.
Left 4 Dead 2 server hosting, explained
Left 4 Dead 2 is Valve's 2009 follow up, and its modding scene is still going strong. Four survivors push through campaigns set across the American South, with melee weapons, upgraded ammo and new special infected added over the first game. Modes include Campaign, Realism, Versus, Scavenge, Survival and rotating Mutations, and Versus puts two teams of four against each other as survivors and special infected.
A dedicated server is where L4D2 gets interesting. Bigger friend groups use slot plugins to run campaigns with eight or more survivors, which the base game never allowed. Competitive players run Versus with ready up and match configs for scrims. Others build a server around a favorite Workshop campaign list or heavy special infected tweaks, and a server you control keeps that setup the same every night.
With MetaMod and SourceMod you can run plugins for admin tools, stats, bot behavior and more than four survivors. Custom campaigns run too, as long as players have the same campaign installed or subscribed. For a Versus server, set mp_gamemode and sv_gametypes in server.cfg. Our panel covers the default map and auto updates, and everything else is a file away in the file manager or over SFTP, with the live console for testing changes.
L4D2's server is easy to run. A stock co-op or Versus server sits comfortably on 2 GB. Eight player co-op through plugins with a few custom campaigns is better on 3 GB. A long plugin list and a stack of large Workshop campaigns can use 4 GB. Check memory in the panel after a full night and resize if you need to.
Left 4 Dead 2 server guides
Left 4 Dead 26 min readHow to Run 8 Player Co-op on a Left 4 Dead 2 Server
Get more than 4 survivors on a Left 4 Dead 2 server: L4DToolZ with sv_setmax and sv_maxplayers, removing the lobby, and a SourceMod multislots plugin.
ReadLeft 4 Dead 26 min readHow to Set Up a 100 Tick Left 4 Dead 2 Server
Run a Left 4 Dead 2 server at 100 tick: L4DToolZ with -tickrate or sv_tickrate, the rate cvars for server.cfg, the Boomer vomit fix and client settings.
ReadLeft 4 Dead 25 min readHow to Add Custom Campaigns to a Left 4 Dead 2 Server
Add Workshop custom campaigns to an L4D2 dedicated server: copy the .vpk into left4dead2/addons, find the first map's name, and make sure players have it too.
ReadLeft 4 Dead 26 min readHow to Host a Left 4 Dead 2 Server (2026 Guide)
Host a Left 4 Dead 2 dedicated server: SteamCMD app 222860, server.cfg, sending lobbies to your server, Versus setup, custom campaigns and SourceMod.
ReadIncluded on every plan
- Always on DDoS protection
- 24/7 support from real people
- Low ping game hardware
- Live the moment you pay
- Your own address and port
- Live console with full access
- One click game actions
- One click backups
- Upgrade or cancel any time
Common questions
How many players can join a Left 4 Dead 2 server?
The game supports four in co-op and eight in Versus. With MetaMod, SourceMod and slot plugins like L4DToolZ, community servers run co-op with eight or more survivors.
Why can't my friends connect from the console?
The server may only accept lobby connections. Add sv_allow_lobby_connect_only 0 to server.cfg and restart.
Do players need custom campaigns to join?
Yes. If your server runs a custom campaign, players need the same campaign installed in their addons folder or subscribed on the Workshop.
How do I set up a Versus server?
Add mp_gamemode versus and sv_gametypes versus to your server.cfg in the file manager, pick a Versus friendly map and restart.
How do I join my L4D2 server?
Enable the developer console in the options, press ~, and type connect followed by the server's IP and port.
How do I install SourceMod?
Upload MetaMod:Source and SourceMod into the left4dead2 folder over SFTP, restart, and add yourself to admins_simple.ini for admin rights.
Can I run Mutations on my server?
Yes. Set mp_gamemode to the Mutation's mode name and pick a map that supports it, then restart.
Can Left 4 Dead 1 players join?
No. Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 are separate games with separate servers.
Is GamezServers affiliated with Left 4 Dead 2?
No. You rent and control your own dedicated Left 4 Dead 2 server. GamezServers is not affiliated with the game's developer or publisher.
Can my friends and I split the cost?
Yes. At checkout choose "Me and my friends" and up to 10 people each pay their own share with their own card, on any plan length, from 3 days to a year. It is not a payment plan: nobody pays in parts over time, each friend simply pays their own share. You pay yours, send each friend their link, and the server starts straight away. Each share includes a $1 payment fee.
Can I build a custom plan?
Yes. Every game has a Build your own page: pick any amount of RAM up to 32 GB, any length from 3 days to 1 year, prepaid or a subscription, plus your server type and settings. A custom size costs 15% more per GB than the standard plans next to it.
Can I pay once instead of a subscription?
Yes. Pick Prepaid and pay once for 3 days, 30 days, 6 months or a year. Nothing renews: when the time is up the server pauses and keeps its world for 14 days. Add time or switch to a subscription from your panel any time. Short rentals cost more per day, since every server is set up from scratch.
How fast is setup, really?
Your server starts building the moment Stripe confirms payment. Most are online in under a minute, and the address and login appear on your dashboard automatically.
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