How to Create a Backup of Your Left 4 Dead Server

Regular backups of your Left 4 Dead server protect you from data loss – whether due to a failed update, a faulty configuration or a plugin that keeps the server from starting.

When should you create a backup?

• Before updating the server version
• Before installing or removing Metamod:Source, SourceMod or individual plugins
• Before adding or removing custom campaigns
• Before major changes to the server.cfg or to the admin lists
• At regular intervals so you always have a safe state to return to

Create a backup

You can find the exact process for creating, managing and restoring a backup in the general guide: Create Backup.