How to Set Up a Left 4 Dead Server

Left 4 Dead is the original four-player co-op zombie shooter. A dedicated Source server keeps your campaigns and Versus matches online 24/7. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Left 4 Dead server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

• A Left 4 Dead plan with around 1–2 GB of RAM — Left 4 Dead is a Light-class game.
• Support for SourceMod and custom maps, included on every GGameHost Left 4 Dead plan.
• Your friends or community to play with (up to 8 slots).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your Left 4 Dead community. We recommend about 1–2 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Left 4 Dead plans start at $3.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your Left 4 Dead server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away — no manual install, no command line.

Step 3 — Connect & invite players

Once your Left 4 Dead server is online, share its address (IP and port) with your friends so they can join. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.

Step 4 — Install mods & configure

Your Left 4 Dead server supports SourceMod, Custom maps, Co-op, FTP/SFTP. Install SourceMod and custom maps straight from the one-click installer, or upload your own from the control panel — then tweak settings in the visual config editor.

Step 5 — Keep it running smoothly

Enable scheduled automatic backups, set restart timers, and monitor CPU, RAM and player counts from the dashboard. Always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support keep your Left 4 Dead server stable.

Recommended specs for Left 4 Dead

Ready to start? Deploy your Left 4 Dead server in under 60 seconds — 7-day money-back guarantee.