Left 4 Dead 2 server hosting

Run private or public Left 4 Dead 2 campaigns on a dedicated Source server. Choose a map, share the address, and keep the lobby under your control.

Four survivors crossing a flooded city toward a distant safehouse
Launch a server

Free to start, online in ~60s.

Server sizes that run Left 4 Dead 2

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 2 dedicated server?

A Left 4 Dead 2 dedicated server hosts campaigns without making one player act as the listen-server host. It provides a stable endpoint for co-op, versus and custom-map sessions.

Crafty installs Valve's official Steam dedicated-server app and starts on the Dead Center campaign by default. Maps and Source configuration files remain editable through the panel.

Why host Left 4 Dead 2 with Crafty Servers?

One-click setup

Valve's official dedicated-server files and a working starter map install anonymously through SteamCMD.

Campaign control

Change maps, modes, workshop content and Source configuration without depending on a player's local lobby.

Full server controls

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

Lightweight Source hosting

The standard server fits the 1 GB free size for a small lobby, with paid always-on sizes available for plugins and larger rotations.

Frequently asked questions

Which plan runs Left 4 Dead 2?

A standard four-player server can start on the 1 GB free size. Use a paid size for always-on hosting, plugins or heavier custom content.

What do players need to join?

Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam and the server hostname and port from 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 2 server files?

Paid sizes provide writable files and SFTP for Source configuration, maps and plugins, plus schedules and automatic backup retention.