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L4D2 Admin Commands – Server Guide
L4D2 Admin Commands – Introduction
In Left 4 Dead 2 server hosting, you and your friends will fight through zombies and dangers to find shelter and survive. Unfortunately, zombies are not the friendliest and it can often be difficult to survive before the hoards overwhelm you. To make your way to the next shelter easier and to ensure your and your friend’s survival, you can use L4D2 admin commands.
Admin commands in L4D2 provide the ability to do nearly anything in the game and on a game server. From the mighty powers of god mode, becoming invincible, to loading specific Left 4 Dead 2 maps added to your server. To ensure you can use admin commands, below, we’ll show you how to become an admin, use commands, and what commands are available on your L4D2 server!
How to Become a Left 4 Dead 2 Admin
How to Use Commands
To use L4D2 admin commands, you need to open the console in the game. To do that:
- Start Left 4 Dead 2 and within the game’s “Options”, press “Keyboard/Mouse”.
- Then, locate the “Allow Developer Console” option and set that to “Enabled”.
- You can now use console commands in-game. The console is opened with the “~”/tilde-key.
L4D2 Admin Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| god [0/1] | This cheat enables (if set to 1) and disables god mode for your entire team. In god mode, you and your team are invincible and will not take any damage. |
| noclip | This trick enables and disables (toggles) clipless mode. In Noclip mode, he doesn’t collide with walls, objects, etc., allowing him to fly through / to any part of the map. |
| upgrade_add [upgrade id] | This cheat will add the specified upgrade to your character. |
| sv_infinite_ammo [0 / 1] | This command enables (if set to 1) and disables infinite ammo for your weapon. Obviously, with unlimited ammo, you will never run out of ammo for any of your weapons. |
| sv_infinite_primary_ammo [0 / 1] | This command, if set to 1, will enable infinite ammo for your primary weapon (not your secondary weapon). By default, this command is set to 0 (disabled). |
| give [item id] | This command will give you the specified weapon or item (or health/ammo). |
| impulse [number] | This console command has several functions, depending on the number you supply as an argument. Features include ammo reload, health, and entity removal. |
| z_spawn [npc id] | This command will generate the NPC with the specified ID. |
| map [map id] | This command will load the specified map (from the start menu). |
| changelevel [map id] | This command will change the current map you are playing on to the specified map. To load a map from the start menu, use the map command. |
| buddha [0 / 1] | This command enables “Buddha” mode, if set to 1. In Buddha mode, it will appear that it is still taking damage, but it will not die when its health reaches 0. This command is similar to god, but with the god command, it does not you don’t react or take damage. |
| burn | This command ignites your character (setting you on fire), but you take no damage. You can set other flammable objects / entities on fire by colliding with them (eg jumping on them). |
| hidehud [setting #] | This command can be used to hide the entire HUD (set to 4) or to hide specific parts of the HUD (for example, set to 256 to hide the crosshair). |
| sb_friendlyfire [0 / 1] | This command, if set to 1, will allow bots to deal friendly fire damage. By default, it is set to 0 (bots cannot deal friendly fire damage). |
| sb_takecontrol [character name] | Take control of the character under your crosshairs (or the survivor closest to your crosshairs, if your crosshairs are not on a survivor). If you specify a character’s name as a plot, it will take control of the survivor with that name, rather than the survivor closest to its crosshairs. |
| z_speed [speed] | This command sets the maximum speed at which zombies can accelerate when moving. By default, it is set to 250. |
| ent_setname [entity name] | This command sets the name of the entity under your sights. |
| ent_remove [entity name / class] | This command removes all existing entities of the given type. |
| explode | Creates an explosion under your character. |
| spectate | Reported as not working – if it does, you’ll be placed in spectator mode on the server. |
| kill | Instantly kills your player while on the server. |
| kick [player] | Kicks the specified player from your server. |
| chooseteam or jointeam [team #/name] | If the map you’re playing on supports this option, you’ll be able to join a specific team. |
| quit | This command will cause you to exit the game. |
| connect [ip address] | This command will connect to the L4D2 server at the specified IP address. |
Try L4D2 Admin Commands on Your Own Server
With the power to use L4D2 admin commands on your own L4D2 game server, you’ll now have the ability to control and manage every aspect. Whether you need to give your friends better items, no clip into secret areas, or even upgrade your character to max stats. Discover the exciting adventures ahead when you try console commands on your own server!
