How to Find a User's SteamID

A SteamID is a unique identifier associated with a Steam account. SteamIDs are commonly used by game servers, plugins, mods, whitelists, permissions systems, bans, and other server administration tools.

The most commonly requested format is SteamID64, a 17-digit numeric identifier.

How Do I Find Someone's SteamID64?

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

Step 1: Open the User's Steam Profile

Open the Steam profile of the user whose SteamID you need.

You can find a profile by:

• Searching for the user's Steam name
• 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 the profile is open, look at the address in your browser.

Step 2: Check the Steam Profile URL

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

Numeric Steam Profile URL

If the URL looks like:

https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198000000000

the number after /profiles/ is the user's SteamID64.

For example:

76561198000000000

is a SteamID64.

If you see a numeric /profiles/ URL, no conversion is necessary.

Custom Steam Profile URL

Some Steam users have a custom URL that looks like:

https://steamcommunity.com/id/username

The username portion is not the user's SteamID64.

In this case, copy the complete Steam profile URL and use a reputable SteamID lookup service to find the account's SteamID64.

What Is a SteamID64?

SteamID64 is a 64-bit numeric identifier associated with a Steam account.

It is normally represented as a 17-digit number, for example:

76561198000000000

If a game server, plugin, mod, or configuration specifically asks for a SteamID64, use this 17-digit identifier.

Do not substitute the player's Steam username, display name, or custom profile URL.

What Is the Difference Between SteamID and SteamID64?

SteamID is often used as a general term for Steam account identifiers. SteamID64 is one specific identifier format.

You may encounter several formats:

• SteamID64 — a 17-digit numeric identifier such as 76561198000000000
• SteamID — commonly refers to the legacy format such as STEAM_0:1:123456
• Steam3 ID — commonly displayed in a format such as [U:1:123456]

These identifiers can represent the same Steam account in different formats.

Always use the format requested by the game, plugin, mod, or server configuration.

How Do I Find My Own SteamID64?

You can find your own SteamID64 using the same process:

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

Why Do Game Servers Use SteamIDs?

Game servers use SteamIDs to identify players independently of their visible profile names.

Depending on the game and server software, SteamIDs can be used for:

• Whitelists
• Bans and unbans
• Administrator permissions
• Player identification
• Server configuration
• Plugin configuration
• Mod configuration
• Moderation systems
• Anti-cheat systems
• Game-specific player management

A Steam display name can change, while the Steam account's identifier remains associated with that account.

SteamID64 vs. Steam Username

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

For example, a player might have the display name:

ExamplePlayer

Their SteamID64 could instead be:

76561198000000000

If a server configuration asks for a SteamID64, entering ExamplePlayer will not work.

Use the identifier format specifically requested by the server software.

What If I Can't Find the SteamID64?

If the Steam profile URL looks like:

https://steamcommunity.com/id/username

the account is using a custom profile URL.

Copy the complete profile URL and enter it into a reputable SteamID lookup or conversion service.

If the returned ID appears incorrect, first verify that you opened the correct Steam profile. Multiple users can have similar or identical display names.

Can I Find a SteamID From a Custom Steam URL?

Yes.

A custom URL such as:

https://steamcommunity.com/id/username

does not directly contain the SteamID64, but a SteamID lookup service can resolve the profile URL to the account's numeric SteamID64.

You only need the user's public Steam profile URL.

You should never need their Steam password to perform the lookup.

Which SteamID Should I Use for My Server?

Use the identifier format explicitly requested by your game or server software.

If it specifically asks for SteamID64, provide the 17-digit SteamID64.

For example:

76561198000000000

Do not substitute:

• Steam username
• Steam display name
• Custom Steam profile URL
• Steam password
• Steam login credentials

If the software asks for a legacy SteamID or Steam3 ID instead, provide that format rather than SteamID64.

Is SteamID64 the Same as a Steam Account ID?

SteamID64 is a unique numeric identifier associated with a Steam account, but different games and tools may refer to identifiers using different terminology.

If documentation says SteamID64, use the 17-digit value.

If documentation simply says SteamID, check the expected format before entering an identifier.

Quick Answer: How Do I Find a SteamID?

Open the user's Steam profile and check the profile URL.

If the URL looks like:

https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198000000000

the number after /profiles/ is the user's SteamID64.

If the profile instead uses a custom URL such as:

https://steamcommunity.com/id/username

use a reputable SteamID lookup service to resolve the profile to its SteamID64.

Always verify that the profile belongs to the correct player, and never provide your Steam password or login credentials to a lookup service.