Left 4 Dead server hosting

Run a dedicated Left 4 Dead server for your group or community. Crafty handles the server installation and gives you one place to control power, console, files and backups.

A stormy hospital rooftop lit by an evacuation beacon and four flashlight beams
Launch a server

Free to start, online in ~60s.

Server sizes that run Left 4 Dead

Free - $0

1 GB RAM · 5 GB disk · pauses after 6 hours idle

Start free

2 GB - $1

2 GB RAM · 20 GB disk · always on

Choose 2 GB

3 GB - $1.50

3 GB RAM · 30 GB disk · always on

Choose 3 GB

4 GB - $2

4 GB RAM · 40 GB disk · always on

Choose 4 GB

6 GB - $3

6 GB RAM · 60 GB disk · always on

Choose 6 GB

8 GB - $4

8 GB RAM · 80 GB disk · always on

Choose 8 GB

12 GB - $6

12 GB RAM · 120 GB disk · always on

Choose 12 GB

16 GB - $8

16 GB RAM · 160 GB disk · always on

Choose 16 GB

What is a Left 4 Dead dedicated server?

A Left 4 Dead dedicated server hosts the original co-op campaigns without making one survivor act as the listen-server host.

Crafty installs Valve's official anonymous Steam dedicated-server app and starts on the No Mercy campaign with automatic updates.

Why host Left 4 Dead with Crafty Servers?

One-click setup

Crafty installs Valve's official anonymous Steam dedicated-server app and starts on the No Mercy campaign with automatic updates.

The original campaigns, always ready

Keep campaign maps and Source rules together for repeat four-player co-op sessions.

Full server controls

Manage power and console access from the dashboard. Paid sizes add writable files, SFTP, schedules and automatic backup retention.

Sized for the game

A standard four-player server fits the free size, with paid always-on sizes available.

Frequently asked questions

Which plan runs Left 4 Dead?

Left 4 Dead can start free. Choose paid hosting for an always-ready campaign server.

What do players need to join?

Left 4 Dead on Steam and the hostname and port displayed on the dashboard.

How do players connect?

Use the stable hostname and game port shown on the Crafty dashboard. Standalone games use an explicit port rather than a Minecraft SRV address.

Can I manage my Left 4 Dead server files?

Yes. Edit Source configuration and map-cycle files or upload community maps. Paid sizes include writable files, SFTP, schedules and automatic backup retention.