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Your Left 4 Dead 2 game server's dashboard at a glance: configuration, files, console, backups, schedules and the ZapX AI Agent.
10 November 20264 min read0 Views0 helpful
Introduction
You've rented a Left 4 Dead 2 game server from us and want to know where to find each feature in ZAPX? This guide takes you through your server's product management and shows you how much time the built-in automation and AI assistance can save you in your day-to-day administration.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The overview shows your server status, IP:port with one-click copying, and live CPU, RAM, disk, and network usage. If the game supports live queries, you'll also see the current player count, map, and ping right in the dashboard.
No. If your server crashes unexpectedly, ZapX detects it automatically in the background and updates your overview for you.
In the Configuration tab, AI scans your server files and turns relevant settings into clear, topic-based form fields with explanations. Critical values are also marked with a caution notice. Alternatively, you can edit the configuration file directly in the raw text view.
You can create up to 5 MariaDB databases per server, each with direct phpMyAdmin access and an export option.
The ZapX AI Agent is included with every ZapX Pass. It can read and analyze your console log, search and edit files, manage backups, view or reset your FTP credentials, and suggest updates through chat. It always asks for your confirmation before making changes and never acts on its own.
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Overview
The Overview is your cockpit: check your server status, copy your IP:port with one click, and monitor live CPU, RAM, disk, and network usage. Each resource tile has a direct "Upgrade" button in case you need more resources. If your game supports live queries, you'll also see the current player count, map, and ping right in the dashboard—no external tools needed.
Tip
If your server crashes unexpectedly, ZAPX detects it automatically in the background and updates your overview for you. You don't need to reload the page manually to see the actual status.
Configuration
Manually searching through configuration files is a thing of the past: under Configuration, AI automatically scans your server files, identifies the relevant settings, and turns them into clear, topic-based form fields—with an explanation of each parameter. Critical values are specially marked with a "Caution" notice so you don't accidentally take your server offline. If you prefer the classic approach, you can open the raw text view of the config file instead—both options are available in the same view.
After you save, ZAPX offers to restart the server right away so your changes take effect immediately.
ZapX AI Agent
With the ZapX Pass, you have the ZapX AI Agent at your side—your personal on-demand server admin. Chat with it to read and analyze your console log, search and edit files, manage backups, view or reset your FTP credentials, and get update recommendations. Any action that changes your server is presented to you for confirmation first. The AI Agent never acts on its own, so you always stay in full control.
Manage content
Files
The file manager under Files works like an FTP program right in your browser: upload files using drag and drop, edit them online, rename them, or delete them. You'll also find your SFTP credentials for external programs like FileZilla or WinSCP in the same tab, including a one-click password reset if you need to change them.
Databases
Under Databases, you can create up to 5 MariaDB databases per server, view their credentials at a glance, open them directly in phpMyAdmin, or export their structure with one click. You can mark one database as primary. To delete a database, you'll need to enter its name again for security.
Operations and maintenance
Console
The Console shows your server's live output in a real terminal. The special part: ZAPX uses AI to automatically generate a command palette tailored to your game, organized into categories such as administration, gameplay, and chat—with autocomplete as you type. If your server starts struggling because it's running low on memory, the console detects this automatically and displays a clear warning with recommended steps.
Backups
We automatically back up your server every day, so you always have a recent backup without having to remember to create one yourself. With the ZapX Pass, you also get full control under Backups: create, restore, and download backups with one click. Each backup includes a complete version snapshot (game version, configuration), so you can return to that exact state whenever you need to. Restores include a live progress indicator, and the server is only stopped briefly. With ZapX Pass Pro, your backups can even run automatically on a schedule you choose.
Tip
With ZapX Pass Plus, you get 1 custom backup slot per server; with Pro, 3; and with Max, 5. See all the benefits on the ZapX Pass page. There’s also an account-wide storage limit for all backups of your services combined, daily backups included: Plus 250 GB, Pro 500 GB, and Max 1,000 GB. If you need more, you can add extra backup storage on the ZapX Pass page.
Schedules
Under Schedules, you can automate recurring tasks: start, stop, or restart the server, create a backup (with ZapX Pass Pro or higher), or run a custom command. Choose from handy presets like "Every hour" or "Daily at 04:00" or set up your own schedule using a custom cron expression.
Statistics
Under Statistics, you can monitor your server's resource usage. Choose a time range from 1 hour to 30 days and view CPU, RAM, disk, network traffic, and your player count compared with the number of slots you've purchased.
Activity
Activity keeps a complete log of what happens on your server—from starts and restarts to configuration changes, backups, and console commands. This makes it easy to see exactly when changes were made.
DDoS Manager
The DDoS Manager displays incoming traffic live in a graph and lists past attacks with their time, duration, and peak bandwidth. ZAPX automatically learns which ports and services belong to your server and filters traffic accordingly. If you have a dedicated IP address, you can customize the protection as well.
Conclusion
You now know your way around every section of your Left 4 Dead 2 game server management in ZAPX—from AI-assisted configuration to automatic backups that have your back in the background.
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