---
title: "How To Join Your Left 4 Dead 2 Server"
description: "Information on how to join your Left 4 Dead 2 Server"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/270-how-to-join-your-left-4-dead-2-server
collection: "Left 4 Dead 2"
updated: 2026-06-12
language: en
---

# How To Join Your Left 4 Dead 2 Server

Information on how to join your Left 4 Dead 2 Server

## Summary

Once your Left 4 Dead 2 server is set up and configured, you’re ready to jump in and play. The quickest way to join is by using the in-game console to directly connect to your server.

## Finding Your Server’s IP

To connect via direct connect or add your server to your Steam favourites, you’ll need its **IP address** and **port number**.

1.  Log in to the **ChipHead Control Panel**.
    
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2.  Look for your server’s **IP Address** section both the IP and port will be listed there.
    
    -   Example: **“12.345.678.90:25567”**
        
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## Using Direct Connect

You can join your server directly by entering the connection details into the developer console.

1.  From the main menu, click **Options**, then select **Keyboard/Mouse**.
    
2.  Find **Allow Developer Console** and set it to **Enabled**.
    
3.  Press the **\`** (tilde) key to open the console.
    
4.  Enter the following command:
    
    ```javascript
    connect <ServerIP:PORT>
    
    ```
    
    Replace `<ServerIP:PORT>` with your server’s actual address (for example, `connect 12.345.678.90:25567`).
    
5.  Press **Enter** to connect.
    

> **Success:** That’s it you’ll now be connected to your Left 4 Dead 2 server and ready to play!