How to Host L4D2 Server

Welcome Dev, are you looking to host your own L4D2 server? Hosting your own server can be a lot of fun and allows you to create your own custom game settings. But, setting up a server can also be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the process. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of hosting your own L4D2 server from start to finish.

System Requirements

The first thing you need to do is ensure that your computer meets the system requirements for hosting an L4D2 server. Here are the minimum requirements:

Minimum Requirements	Recommended Requirements
CPU: Pentium 4 3.0 GHz	CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz
RAM: 2 GB	RAM: 4 GB
Hard Drive: At least 13 GB of free space	Hard Drive: At least 13 GB of free space

If your system meets these requirements, then you’re ready to move on to the next step.

Setting Up the Server

The first step in setting up your L4D2 server is to download the dedicated server files from Steam. Here’s how:

1. Open Steam and login to your account.
2. Click on “Library”.
3. Click on “Tools”.
4. Scroll down until you find “Left 4 Dead 2 Dedicated Server”.
5. Click on “Download”.

Once the download is complete, you’ll need to extract the files to a location on your computer. Here’s how:

1. Create a new folder where you want to store your server files.
2. Right-click on the downloaded file and click on “Extract All”.
3. Choose the folder you just created as the location to extract the files to.

Now that you have the server files extracted, it’s time to configure the server settings.

Configuring the Server Settings

The server settings can be configured in the server.cfg file which is located in the cfg folder of your server files. Here are some of the most important settings:

Server Name

The name of your server will appear in the server browser when people search for L4D2 servers. You can change the name by editing the server.cfg file and changing the sv\_hostname setting.

Game Type

You can choose which game mode you want to run on your server. Some popular game modes are “Campaign”, “Versus”, and “Survival”. You can change the game mode by editing the server.cfg file and changing the sv\_gametype setting.

Max Players

You can set the maximum number of players that can join your server. You can change this by editing the server.cfg file and changing the sv\_maxplayers setting.

Difficulty

You can set the difficulty level of the game. The options are “Easy”, “Normal”, “Advanced”, and “Expert”. You can change this by editing the server.cfg file and changing the skill setting.

Adding Custom Maps

If you want to add custom maps to your server, you’ll need to create a folder called “addons” in the main folder of your server files. Then, you can put any custom maps you want to add into this folder.

Once you’ve configured your server settings, it’s time to start the server.

Starting the Server

To start your L4D2 server, you’ll need to run the “srcds.exe” file which is located in the main folder of your server files. Here’s how:

1. Open the “srcds.exe” file.
2. Select “Left 4 Dead 2” as the game.
3. Select “Survival” as the game mode.
4. Select “Normal” as the difficulty.
5. Choose a map to start on.
6. Click on “Start Server”.

Once your server is started, it will appear in the server browser and people can join your game.

FAQ

How do I join my own server?

To join your own server, open L4D2 and click on “Play”. Then, click on “Find Servers”. Your server should appear in the server browser. Click on it and then click on “Connect”.

How do I set admin privileges for my server?

To set admin privileges, you’ll need to create an admin file. Here’s how:

1. Create a file called “admins.txt” in the main folder of your server files.
2. Add the Steam ID of each admin on a new line.
3. Save the file and restart your server.

Conclusion

Congratulations, Dev! You’ve successfully set up your own L4D2 server. With the right server settings, you can create a fun and unique gaming experience for you and your friends. We hope this guide has been helpful and that you enjoy hosting your own L4D2 server.