Left 4 Dead

Left 4 Dead server not showing up or unable to connect

Use the original Left 4 Dead client. Left 4 Dead 2 is a separate server and client, even when a campaign name sounds familiar. Test the assigned address directly from the game console if a lobby does not choose this server.

If joining fails

The installed default map is l4d_hospital01_apartment. A failed campaign start can be caused by an invalid Default Map or missing custom campaign files rather than an unreachable host.

  1. Open Console and wait for the game or world to finish loading. Save the first error if startup stops.
  2. Use the joining method above with one client on the matching game version and required content.
  3. If entry is rejected, compare the exact error with the password, edition, map or authentication checks above. Keep the working save while testing.

Related guides

Choose the first campaign map on a Left 4 Dead server

Documentation

Server configuration reference · Project documentation 2

Left 4 DeadTroubleshootingGame panel
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