Left 4 Dead 2 friend-server hosting — a private L4D2 server for your co-op crew
You want a Left 4 Dead 2 server where your four (or eight, for Versus) can run campaigns, custom maps and addons without matchmaking into random lobbies. This page is not the same as the Left 4 Dead 2 overview. It covers the small-group setup.
The job: 4–8 friends, Workshop campaigns, low ping
- Players: co-op campaign is 4 survivors; Versus needs 8 slots.
- Addons: custom campaigns and SourceMod plugins need a host with file access. Each host's mod support is listed on its own page.
- Ping: L4D2 is light on RAM; node location matters more than plan size.
Comparison: who sells L4D2 for a friend group
Each host's L4D2 URL was checked with a full live GET on 24 Oct 2026 (NZDT). Prices are set by each host, in USD. TBD = no clear dollar figure in the page we fetched. 404 = the product URL returned 404 / no L4D2 SKU found.
| Host | L4D2? | Friend-sized plan | Oceania | Approx. monthly (USD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nodecraft | Sells (200) | Tiered plans | Sydney, Melbourne & Auckland listed network-wide | From $5.96 (first month $4.17) · $8.94 · $11.92/mo | Clearest printed prices; Auckland node. |
| GameTeam | Sells (200) | Per-GB RAM | Node TBD | From $0.49/GB (also $0.74/GB tier) | Per-GB pricing. |
| Shockbyte | Sells (200) | Fixed tiers | Australian company; L4D2 node TBD | TBD No clear L4D2 dollar figure in the HTML we fetched today. | Fixed tiers. |
| BisectHosting | Sells (200) | Plans | Check Sydney stock | TBD No clear L4D2 dollar figure in the HTML we fetched. | Mod support. |
| Apex Hosting | 404 | L4D2 URL returned 404 | — | — | Not an option for L4D2 today. |
| PebbleHost | 404 | L4D2 URL returned 404 | — | — | Not an option for L4D2 today. |
Oceania notes
From NZ/AU, a US node adds well over 150 ms. Common infected hit-reg feels that. Confirm an AU/NZ location before you pay. See the Oceania ping guide.
Price honesty
We only list prices the host prints clearly. Nothing here is invented. All Nodecraft tiers shown sit under the budget under ~$20 line.
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HostForTheSquad may earn a commission if you buy through links on this page. Commission rates don't decide table rows. Prices and stock change, so check on the host's site before you pay.