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.
Free 1 GB server, account required.
Server sizes that run Left 4 Dead 2
Free - $0
1 GB RAM · 5 GB disk · pauses after 6 hours idle
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 5 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 1 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores; lower scheduling priority
- Files
- Read-only files; no editing, uploads or SFTP
- Panel
- Dashboard and console; no full game panel or schedules
- Backups
- 1 manual backup slot; no daily backups
- Modpacks
- Vanilla and Paper; modpacks require a larger paid size
- Availability
- Pauses after 6 idle hours
2 GB - $2/mo
2 GB RAM · 10 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 10 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 2 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
4 GB - $4/mo
4 GB RAM · 20 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 20 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
6 GB - $6/mo
6 GB RAM · 30 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 6 GB RAM
- Storage
- 30 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
8 GB - $8/mo
8 GB RAM · 40 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 40 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
10 GB - $10/mo
10 GB RAM · 50 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 10 GB RAM
- Storage
- 50 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
12 GB - $12/mo
12 GB RAM · 60 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 12 GB RAM
- Storage
- 60 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
14 GB - $14/mo
14 GB RAM · 70 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 14 GB RAM
- Storage
- 70 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
16 GB - $16/mo
16 GB RAM · 80 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 80 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
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.