Resources for your next session
Choose from 1–8 GB RAM and 1–4 vCPU. We recommend 2–4 GB RAM and 2–3 vCPU as a starting point for the maps and sessions you plan to host.
Game server hosting
Get your crew together for the next run
Create a private Left 4 Dead 2 server for your group, choose resources for the sessions you play, and set up maps and modes with the tools in your MaximusHost dashboard.
- Start with 2–4 GB RAM and 2–3 vCPU guidance
- Set up a private co-op session for your group
- Find installed maps and choose a matching game mode
Why host with MaximusHost?
Choose a map and mode
Use L4D2 Tools to find maps installed on the server, save a default map and mode, or change levels for the current session.
Manage players and server settings
Check the player list, send a message, and use console, logs, and Properties for day-to-day administration.
Easy-to-understand estimates
See estimated resource and running-time costs before setup. You pay with credits instead of choosing a fixed monthly campaign package.
How it works
- Choose your game and resources. Pick Left 4 Dead 2 and choose RAM and CPU for the way you plan to play.
- Set up your server. Choose the options for your game and review the one-time creation fee before you confirm.
- Start and connect. When your server is ready, start it from your account and share the connection details with your group.
- Manage it as you play. Use your MaximusHost dashboard to check server status and manage its settings and tools.
Estimate your hosting cost
See a Standard-account estimate in credits based on RAM, CPU, storage, and expected running time. If your game needs a dedicated IP, its estimated charge is included too. Stopped-server charges can vary by account, including whether a dedicated IP remains assigned. Review Billing and Credits for details. Setup also shows the one-time 50-credit server creation fee.
Choose a game to apply its recommended resources.
Custom estimate: choose whether a dedicated IP is required.
Standard account estimate
Estimated Monthly Cost
0 credits/month$0.00/month
- Runtime
- 0 credits
- Stopped storage
- 0 credits
- Dedicated IP
- 0 credits
- Total
- 0 credits
Storage is charged only during estimated stopped time. Membership/reservation behavior can alter stopped-server dedicated-IP charges.
Left 4 Dead 2 features
Made for co-op nights
Set up a server for your group’s campaigns and game modes, then share its connection details for the session.
Find maps ready to play
Find maps installed on your server and choose a mode that fits. The maps you can select depend on what is installed.
Test your setup before friends join
Try the map and mode with a smaller group first. Use console output to troubleshoot a level change, then return to the last map that worked if needed.
Helpful guides
Product documentation
Frequently asked questions
What resources should I choose for a first server?
We recommend 2–4 GB RAM and 2–3 vCPU. Check resource use during the maps your group plays and adjust if needed.
Do I need to buy a dedicated IP?
No. MaximusHost assigns a shared-network port to a standard Left 4 Dead 2 server, so a separate dedicated IP is not required. Your account shows the connection details to share with friends.
How do I choose a custom map?
Use L4D2 Tools to detect maps installed on the server, then select one and its matching game mode. The tool works with server-installed content; it does not automatically sync Workshop subscriptions.
Can I change levels during a session?
Yes. L4D2 Tools can request a level change now. Let players know first, then check the result and console output.
What can I do from the server dashboard?
Check players, send messages, adjust available Properties, and review console output and logs. Shared access depends on the permissions the owner grants.
Ready to play Left 4 Dead 2 with your group?
Choose your resources and get your game server ready.
Create an account to get started