Budget Left 4 Dead 2 Server Hosting
High Performance, server hibernates if unused
Wake & Play Server BETA SALE $4.89 first month , then $6.98 per month
- 2GB RAM
- 2 Save & Swap Instances
- 10GB SSD Storage
- 20GB Cloud Backups
Wake & Play Server BETA SALE $7.34 first month , then $10.48 per month
- 3GB RAM
- 2 Save & Swap Instances
- 15GB SSD Storage
- 30GB Cloud Backups
Wake & Play Server BETA SALE $9.79 first month , then $13.98 per month
- 4GB RAM
- 2 Save & Swap Instances
- 20GB SSD Storage
- 40GB Cloud Backups
- High Performance Hardware
- Server Hibernates when unused
- IP changes on Hibernate
- Automated Tasks
- Manual Backups
Premium Left 4 Dead 2 Server Hosting
High Performance servers that are always online
Premium 24/7 Server - 2GB RAM
- 3 Save & Swap Instances
- 10GB SSD Storage
- 20GB Cloud Backups
Premium 24/7 Server - 3GB RAM
- 3 Save & Swap Instances
- 15GB SSD Storage
- 30GB Cloud Backups
Premium 24/7 Server - 4GB RAM
- 3 Save & Swap Instances
- 20GB SSD Storage
- 40GB Cloud Backups
- 2GB - 32GB RAM
- Save & Swap Instances
- Fully Customize Server
- Save on large builds
* Trials available only while supplies last. A valid cell/mobile phone number will be required to verify your eligibility for a trial. One trial per person.
Budget or Premium?
What is the difference between Nodecraft Plans?
| Budget - Wake & Play Server | Premium - 24/7 Server | |
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| Pricing Starting at | save more with annual plans | save more with annual plans |
| Server Online | Online When You Are Shuts down when unused, Wake & Play anytime to resume | 24/7 Always online, you're always in control |
| High Performance Hardware | yes | yes |
| Easy to use Control Panel | yes | yes |
| DDoS Protection | yes | yes |
| Cloud Backups | yes | yes |
| SSD Storage | yes | yes |
| Game Swapping | 2 slots | 2-9 slots varies by plan |
| Static Dedicated IP | no | yes |
| Wake & Play Share Link | yes | no |
| Automated Tasks | no | yes |
| Automatic Backups | On Hibernation Backup is created when server is not being used | Weekly Full control to increase/change |
| Manual Backups | no | yes |
| Free DNS Hostname | yes | yes |
| Web-based File Manager | yes | yes |
| SFTP File Access | yes | yes |
Introducing Nodecraft Lite - Budget Server Hosting
Our new product, Nodecraft Lite, offers the same high-quality server hosting experience at lower costs.
Unlike Nodecraft Pro game servers that run 24/7, Nodecraft Lite Servers are only online when players actively use them.
Server owners are given a password-protected Wake & Play Share Link to share with anyone to wake the server from hibernation.
For a full list of feature differences between our Pro and Lite packages, check out the chart above labeled "Budget or Premium?".
Old School L4D2 Servers, just add Next-Gen Features
Powered by Nodecraft's industry-leading control panel, your Left 4 Dead 2 server is installed in just seconds.
You can manage all of your game settings directly on your Left 4 Dea`d 2 hosting panel. We make it easy to control your dedicated server, so you can spend more time fighting zombies and less time worrying about basic maintenance.
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Save & Swap Games Instantly
Save your progress in the cloud and instantly start a new game server.
You play other games too, right? So do we. That's why Nodecraft created a system that allows you to save your progress and freely swap to host a different game at no additional cost. Don’t worry about fees for swapping because there aren’t any. Nodecraft gives you more freedom and the best service at an affordable price.
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Launch a Left 4 Dead 2 Server today!
SAVE & SWAP TO ANY OTHER GAME, FOR NO ADDITIONAL COST.Low Latency (No Lag) Servers with DDoS Protection
Here at Nodecraft, we're gamers too, and we know that nothing is more frustrating than lag and crashes.
Unlike other Left 4 Dead 2 server hosting providers, we make sure not to overburden our servers-- that means we maintain an average of only 12 customers per device. This allows your server to access more CPU cores, disk IOs, and RAM. More power per user means your server will have protection against lag.
- 4.5+ GHz Processor (CPU)
Our servers primarily use an AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X or equivalent.
- 192GB DDR5 RAM
Error correcting and highly clocked, this DDR5 RAM is deployed for high speed performance and stability.
- Enterprise Grade Solid State Drives (SSD)
We use Enterprise SSDs to power all customer game servers.
- Enterprise Grade Hard Disks
We host all game servers on SSDs, but backups, and other files not required by your game server are run on standard disks.
- DDoS Protection and High Performance Network
DDoS attacks are a constant threat to game servers. Our network is built for network attack resilience.
- Linux OS
We've built our entire infrastructure on top of a Linux ecosystem to focus on performance, security, and stability.
Your L4D2 server, your rules, with your friends!
Fight for your life against huge hordes of zombies while you play Left 4 Dead 2 with your friends! Nodecraft is here to give you affordable access to the best Left 4 Dead 2 dedicated server hosting out there, with none of the hassle. And with our industry-leading Server Control Panel interface, it’s easier than ever to get your private server started!
One Click Installer: Instantly Install Mods
If you've beat Left 4 Dead 2 dozens of times, you know that the game is still alive with mods and other UGC from the Steam Workshop and mod loaders. With Nodecraft you can install mods with one click.
Customer Reviews:
Still on the fence? Here's some nice stuff people have said about us.
"The best server company in the community. NodeCraft supplies the community with some of the best servers that you could imagine. The NodePanel is very easy to get use. The support service is so fast, and is always able to help out in any situation. The servers run so well, that a modded server can start within about 30 seconds. Whenever you need a game server, you can always count on NodeCraft to host it with the best performance imaginable."
"By far the best shared hosting provider I have ever used. The staff are friendly and helpful, the custom webpanel is far ahead it's competition, and they're doing some incredible work."
"The user interface on the website is extremely easy to use while still being complex enough to get creative. Almost every question I've had was already answered in the Knowledge Base. The one time I have had an issue requiring staff assistance they were very helpful and some the issue in a short amount of time. I would highly recommend anybody who is looking for hosting to use NodeCraft."
Build your own Left 4 Dead 2 Server!
SAVE & SWAP TO ANY OTHER GAME, FOR NO ADDITIONAL COST.Nodecraft's Support Staff are there when you need them!
On average, we respond to your conversations within 5 minutes and resolve your problems within an hour. Our support staff is available from 11:30AM - 8PM CST, every day!
You can reach support toll-free by calling us at +1-888-907-3220, or by using the widget in the bottom left corner of our website.
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Left 4 Dead 2
Left 4 Dead 2 is co-op action-horror FPS game. It's a sequel to the original L4D, and has four new survivors to play as they make their escape. The original weapons make a return in this sequel, but they've added exciting new weapons like chainsaws, grenade launchers, and even a frying pan. The addition of melee weapons, 10 to be exact, was a major feature of this game.
Other new additions to L4D2 include five new campaigns for the co-op, versus, and survival game modes. There are also dangerous new types of special zombies like the Mudmen. The artificial intelligence (AI) of the game, known as the "Director," has been upgraded to the Director 2.0. This AI drives your gameplay experience by customizing enemy zombie population, effects, and even music based on your performance. The Director 2.0 is also able to customize level layout, world objects, weather, and lighting to make the game fun to replay.
High Quality Features for the Best L4D2 Servers
Don't settle for budget performance
Controlling your server has never been easier
Always human and here to help
Save your progress in the cloud and instantly start a new game server
Instantly explore new worlds of content
Instantly add automation without plugins or mods
Automatic backups, securely stored in the cloud
Brand your server & skip the IP
Invite your moderation team to help
For when web-based access isn't enough
Instantly add a hosted database
Don't let attacks prevent gameplay
F.A.Q.
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What is the difference between Nodecraft Lite and Pro subscriptions?
In short, Nodecraft Lite is the same high quality product as Nodecraft Pro, but with slightly different features to allow us to offer a budget friendly option. You can read more about the feature differences in the comparison chart on this page or visit our knowledge base article below.
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Does Nodecraft offer free trials?
Nodecraft offers two options to trial our platform on all of our available plans except the Build Your Own.
Option 1: No credit card required; test our platform for free for 24 hours.
Option 2: Upgrade to a 7-day free trial by entering payment details.
What's included in the trial plan?
You can install any games available from our One-Click Installer and customize them using our server control panel or file manager.
You will not be able to use advanced features such as FTP or file uploading during the free trial
If you have any questions regarding the free trial or our services, please contact our support team.
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Do I need to enter my credit card info to sign up?
No! Our free 24-hour trial is available with no credit card required.
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What payment methods do you accept?
Nodecraft is working on expanding the payment methods that are supported. Today we support the following payment methods:
All Major Debit/Credit Cards
Apple Pay
Google Pay
PayPal
Securing Payments
Nodecraft protects your payment information by using a PCI certified payment gateway. In doing so Nodecraft never has direct access to any of your sensitive payment details. All communication between customers, Nodecraft, and the payment gateway are secured using TLS (SSL) encryption and modern tokenization.
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Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
You can automatically upgrade or downgrade your Nodecraft Pro Server plan at any time via the billing dashboard, which you will have access to as soon as you log in.
While in Open Beta, if you want to change between Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite, you will have to cancel your current subscription and create a subscription with the other product.
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When will I be billed?
Understanding the billing for your game server subscription is important to every server owner. Nodecraft offers a transparent and simple subscription service that ensures you always know when payments are coming and offers full control so there are no surprises.
Every game server subscription is billed with:
Full subscription management, cancel anytime
Payment Reminder 7 days before autopay
A grace period of 3 days, after which unpaid subscriptions are automatically terminated.
Read more about when you will be billed in our knowledgebase.
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What is your refund policy?
Nodecraft offers a generous and extensive refund and money back guarantee. Learn more in our full refund policy and money back guarantee.
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Do my servers run 24/7?
Nodecraft offers two products: Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite. Nodecraft Pro servers are able to be online 24/7 where Nodecraft Lite servers hibernate automatically when unused.
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Do servers include DDoS Protection?
Our data centers have both external and internal packet scrubbing to protect against large-scale attacks against each server.
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Do you provide dedicated IPs?
Nodecraft offers two products: Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite. Nodecraft Pro servers are issued a dedicated IP address that will only be used by one customer at a time and will only change if the server is archived, the service is ended, or in the rare case that a server requires changing nodes.
We also provide a DNS Hostname for all server subscriptions in Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite, which can be used interchangeably in most games.All servers are provisioned with an IP, separate from any other game server and are never actively shared between customers.
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What is an instance?
Nodecraft allows users to save and swap between games and modpacks by utilizing the server instances available to each plan. These instances can be thought of like save slots that are able to hold a game server's files in a saved state for you to pop back into your server to play later.
Learn more about Instances and how to use them.
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How many player slots does my server have?
Nodecraft does not limit player slots on your server, so you can have as many player slots as the game allows!
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How do I cancel my service?
Our entire team understands the anxiety around canceling your online subscriptions. Your game server subscriptions can be canceled instantly and at any time by following the instructions below:
Login to your Nodecraft account and visit the Billing Overview.
Click on the game server subscription you'd like to cancel.
Find the cancellation page from the tabbed navigation.
Complete the cancellation form.
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Have more questions?
At Nodecraft, we are on a mission to empower every gamer to run their own customized game servers regardless of technical expertise. Our support staff is highly knowledgeable, always human, and happy to help. If you have any additional questions, please reach out!