How to Find a Discord User ID

A Discord User ID is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every Discord account. Unlike a Discord username or display name, a User ID does not change when a user changes their name.

You may need a Discord User ID when configuring Discord bots, server permissions, support systems, integrations, or troubleshooting account-related issues.

To copy a Discord User ID, you first need to enable Developer Mode in Discord.

How to Find a Discord User ID on Desktop

Follow these steps to find and copy someone's Discord User ID using the Discord desktop application or Discord in a web browser.

Step 1: Open Discord

Open Discord and sign in to your account.

You can use either the Discord desktop application or Discord in your web browser.

Step 2: Open User Settings

Click the User Settings gear icon next to your username in the bottom-left corner of Discord.

Step 3: Enable Developer Mode

In the User Settings menu, select:

Advanced → Developer Mode

Turn Developer Mode on.

Developer Mode enables additional developer and administration options throughout Discord, including the ability to copy IDs.

Step 4: Find the Discord User

Return to Discord and navigate to the user whose ID you want to find.

The user can be:

• A member of a Discord server
• Someone in your direct messages
• A friend
• Another Discord user you can interact with

Step 5: Copy the User ID

Right-click the user's username or profile picture.

Select:

Copy User ID

Discord will copy the user's unique numerical ID to your clipboard.

You can now paste the ID wherever you need it.

A Discord User ID will look similar to:

123456789012345678

The exact number will be different for every Discord account.

How to Find Your Own Discord User ID

You can also use Developer Mode to copy your own Discord User ID.

1. Enable Developer Mode in Discord.
2. Open your profile.
3. Right-click your username or profile picture.
4. Select Copy User ID.

Your Discord User ID is now copied to your clipboard.

How to Find a Discord User ID on Mobile

You can also copy Discord User IDs from the Discord mobile application.

Step 1: Open Discord Settings

Open Discord on your phone and tap your profile picture to open User Settings.

Step 2: Open Advanced Settings

Find Advanced in the settings menu.

Step 3: Enable Developer Mode

Turn on:

Developer Mode

Step 4: Open the User's Profile

Navigate to the Discord user whose ID you need and open their profile.

Step 5: Copy Their User ID

Look for the option to Copy User ID.

Tap it to copy the user's unique Discord ID to your clipboard.

What Is a Discord User ID?

A Discord User ID is a unique numerical identifier for a Discord account.

It is different from a Discord username or display name.

For example:

Display Name: ExampleUser
Username: exampleuser
User ID: 123456789012345678

The User ID is the most reliable way for bots, integrations, and administrators to identify a specific Discord account.

What Is Discord Developer Mode?

Developer Mode is a Discord setting that exposes additional tools intended for developers, server administrators, and advanced users.

One of its most commonly used features is the ability to copy IDs for:

• Users
• Servers
• Channels
• Messages

Developer Mode does not give you additional permissions over other Discord users or servers. It simply exposes additional technical options in the Discord interface.

Why Do I Need a Discord User ID?

Discord User IDs are commonly used for:

• Discord bot configuration
• Whitelists and blacklists
• Server administration
• Support systems
• Role management
• Discord integrations
• Automated moderation
• Troubleshooting
• Linking Discord accounts to external services

For example, a Discord bot may require a user's numerical ID rather than their username because usernames and display names can change.

Discord User ID vs. Username

A Discord User ID and a Discord username are not the same thing.

Your username is designed to identify your account to other users, while your User ID is a permanent numerical identifier used primarily by Discord's systems, bots, and integrations.

If a website, bot, or support system specifically asks for your Discord User ID, do not provide your username instead.

I Can't See "Copy User ID" on Discord

If the Copy User ID option is missing, check that Developer Mode is enabled.

On desktop:

User Settings → Advanced → Developer Mode

On mobile:

Profile → Settings → Advanced → Developer Mode

After enabling Developer Mode, return to the user's profile or right-click their username and check for the Copy User ID option again.

Is a Discord User ID the Same as a Discord Server ID?

No.

Discord accounts, servers, channels, and messages have different IDs.

For example:

• User ID → Identifies a Discord user
• Server ID → Identifies a Discord server
• Channel ID → Identifies a Discord channel
• Message ID → Identifies a specific Discord message

Make sure you copy the correct type of ID for the bot, integration, or service you're configuring.

Quick Answer: How Do I Copy a Discord User ID?

Enable Developer Mode in Discord, open the user's profile, then select "Copy User ID."

On desktop, you can usually right-click the user's username or avatar and select Copy User ID.

On mobile, open the user's profile and use the Copy User ID option.

The copied number is the user's unique Discord User ID.