How to Connect a Custom Server in "Left 4 Dead"

"Left 4 Dead" is a survival horror game where up to four players can work together to survive attacks from zombies. Players can create custom servers using the "Left 4 Dead Dedicated Server" tool. Connecting to a custom server requires using the developer console to open the server browser window. Both Internet and local access network (LAN) custom servers can be found in the server browser.

Things You'll Need

• Custom server name
• Custom server password

Instructions

1. Click "Options" in the main menu.

2. Click the "Keyboard/Mouse" tab.

3. Click the box next to "Enable Developer's Console." Press "OK" to save the options change.

4. Press "~" on your keyboard to open the developer's console prompt.

5. Type "openserverbrowser" into the prompt. Press the "Enter" key.

6. Double-click on the name of the custom server in the server browser window.

7. Enter the password for the server into the prompt. Click the "Connect" button to connect to the custom server.

Tips & Warnings

• The server password is not the same as the RCON password created in the "Left 4 Dead Dedicated Server" tool. Anyone who knows the RCON password can change the server password at any time, not just the person who created the custom server.

References

• "Left 4 Dead: Manual"; 2008
• Left4Dead411: "Left 4 Dead" Servers

Resources

• "Left 4 Dead" Official Site