How to Find a User's SteamID

A SteamID is a unique identifier assigned to every Steam account. SteamIDs are commonly used for Minecraft and other game servers, player whitelists, permissions, bans, administration, and server configuration.

The most commonly requested identifier is the SteamID64, a 17-digit number that uniquely identifies a Steam account.

How Do I Find Someone's SteamID?

The easiest way to find a user's SteamID64 is to open their Steam profile and check the profile URL.

Step 1: Open the User's Steam Profile

Open Steam and navigate to the profile of the user whose SteamID you need.

You can find their profile by:

• Searching for their Steam username
• Opening their profile from your friends list
• Asking the user to send you their Steam profile link
• Opening their profile from a Steam community page

Once you are on their profile, look at the URL in your browser.

Step 2: Check the Steam Profile URL

Steam profiles can use either a numeric profile URL or a custom URL.

Numeric Steam Profile URL

If the URL looks like:

https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198000000000

the number at the end is the user's SteamID64.

For example:

76561198000000000

is a SteamID64.

Custom Steam Profile URL

Some Steam users have a custom profile URL that looks like:

https://steamcommunity.com/id/username

In this case, the username in the URL is not the user's SteamID64.

You will need to convert the profile URL into the user's SteamID64 using a SteamID lookup or conversion service.

Important: Make sure you use the correct Steam profile before copying or converting the ID. Multiple Steam accounts can have similar usernames.

What Is a SteamID64?

SteamID64 is a unique 64-bit identifier assigned to a Steam account.

It is usually displayed as a 17-digit number, such as:

76561198000000000

When a game server, plugin, mod, or hosting service specifically asks for a SteamID64, you should provide this 17-digit identifier rather than the user's Steam username or custom profile URL.

What Is the Difference Between SteamID and SteamID64?

"SteamID" is often used as a general term for a Steam account identifier, while SteamID64 specifically refers to the 64-bit numeric identifier.

You may also encounter other Steam identifier formats, including:

• SteamID64 — 17-digit numeric identifier
• SteamID — commonly refers to the legacy STEAM_0:X:Y format
• Steam3 ID — commonly displayed in formats such as [U:1:123456]

If a game server or configuration specifically requests a SteamID64, use the 17-digit SteamID64 value.

How Do I Find My Own SteamID64?

You can find your own SteamID64 using the same method:

1. Open your Steam profile.
2. Copy your Steam profile URL.
3. Check whether the URL contains /profiles/.
4. If it contains a numeric profile ID, that number is your SteamID64.
5. If it uses /id/username, use a SteamID lookup or conversion service to find your SteamID64.

Why Do Game Servers Need a SteamID?

Game servers can use SteamIDs to reliably identify individual players.

SteamIDs may be used for:

• Player whitelists
• Bans and unbans
• Permissions
• Administrator access
• Player identification
• Server configuration
• Mod and plugin configuration
• Game-specific player management
• Anti-cheat and moderation systems

Using a SteamID is generally more reliable than using a player's display name because names can be changed.

SteamID64 vs. Steam Username

A Steam username or display name is not the same as a SteamID64.

A player can change their Steam profile name, while their Steam account's unique identifier remains associated with that account.

If a server configuration asks for a SteamID64, do not enter the player's display name or Steam username.

I Can't Find the SteamID64

If the Steam profile URL does not contain a numeric ID, the account is probably using a custom Steam profile URL.

For example:

https://steamcommunity.com/id/username

Copy the profile URL and use a reputable SteamID lookup or conversion service to retrieve the account's SteamID64.

If the result appears incorrect, verify that the Steam profile belongs to the correct player before adding the ID to your server configuration.

What SteamID Should I Use for My Server?

If your game server, plugin, mod, or configuration specifically asks for a SteamID64, use the user's 17-digit SteamID64.

For example:

76561198000000000

Do not substitute:

• Steam username
• Steam display name
• Custom Steam profile URL
• Steam password or login information

Only provide the identifier requested by the game or server software.

Quick Answer: How Do I Find a SteamID?

Open the user's Steam profile and check the profile URL. If the URL contains /profiles/ followed by a 17-digit number, that number is the user's SteamID64.

If the profile uses a custom /id/username URL, use a SteamID lookup or conversion service to convert the profile URL into a SteamID64.