Your Steam ID is a number Steam assigns to your account when you create it

Your Steam ID is a unique number that identifies your account on Steam. You need it when you want to add friends using their ID instead of their username, when a game developer asks for it to troubleshoot a problem, or when you're joining a private server that requires it. Steam actually assigns you multiple ID numbers — the most common one people refer to is your 32-bit Steam ID, a 10-digit number.

You can find your Steam ID in your account settings, through your profile page, or using a third-party website that looks it up for you. The fastest method takes about 30 seconds.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Steam ID is a 10-digit number that Steam creates automatically when you make an account, and you can find it in your account settings under Privacy.
  • You can also see your Steam ID by visiting your public profile page and looking at the URL, which contains a number after /profiles/.
  • Third-party sites like SteamID.io will show you your Steam ID if you search for your username, though you do not need to enter any password or personal information.
  • Some games and servers ask for your Steam ID to add you as a friend or grant you access, so knowing where to find it saves time when someone requests it.

Finding your Steam ID through account settings

Open Steam on your computer and click your username in the top right corner. Select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the Account page, look for the section labeled "SteamID" — it appears near the top of the page and shows a 10-digit number. That number is your Steam ID. You can click the copy icon next to it to copy the number to your clipboard.

This method works whether your account is set to public or private, because you are viewing your own account settings, not someone else's profile.

Finding your Steam ID from your profile URL

Click your username in the top right corner and select "View Profile." Look at the web address in your browser's address bar. If your profile is set to public, the URL will look like steamcommunity.com/profiles/[10-digit number]. That number is your Steam ID.

If your profile uses a custom URL instead (for example, steamcommunity.com/id/yourname), the number will not appear in the address bar. In that case, use the account settings method above, or use a third-party lookup tool described in the next section.

Using a third-party site to look up your Steam ID

Visit SteamID.io in your web browser. Type your Steam username into the search box and press Enter. The site will display your Steam ID along with other account information like your profile URL and account creation date. You do not need to log in or provide any password — the site only reads information that is publicly available on your Steam profile.

Other sites like SteamRep and Steam Community Search also show your Steam ID when you search for your username. These tools are useful if you are away from your computer or prefer not to open the Steam client.

What to do if you cannot find your Steam ID

If your profile is set to private and you are not logged into Steam on your computer, you will not be able to see your Steam ID through your profile URL. Log into Steam and use the account settings method instead.

If you have a very old account, it may not have a standard 10-digit Steam ID — older accounts sometimes use a different format. In that case, the third-party lookup sites will show you the correct ID format for your account. You can also contact Steam Support through the Help section of the Steam client if you need assistance.

Why games and servers ask for your Steam ID

Some games run private servers where the owner controls who can join. They may ask for your Steam ID to add you to an allowlist before you can connect. Other games use your Steam ID to track your progress, prevent cheating, or link your in-game account to your Steam profile.

When someone asks for your Steam ID, it is safe to share — your Steam ID is not sensitive information in the way a password or credit card number is. Sharing your Steam ID does not give anyone access to your account or personal information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Steam ID the same as my username?

No. Your username is the name you chose when you created your account, and you can change it anytime. Your Steam ID is a number that never changes and is assigned automatically by Steam. Some people confuse them because both identify your account, but they are different things.

Can someone hack my account if I share my Steam ID?

No. Your Steam ID is public information — anyone can find it by looking at your profile. Sharing it does not put your account at risk. Never share your password, recovery codes, or email address, but your Steam ID is safe to give out.

What is the difference between a Steam ID and a Steam Account ID?

Steam uses multiple numbering systems. The 10-digit number most people call a "Steam ID" is technically the 32-bit Steam ID. Your Account ID is a different number. For most purposes, when someone asks for your Steam ID, they mean the 10-digit number you find in your account settings.

Why does my Steam ID look different on different websites?

Some sites display your Steam ID in different formats — as a 32-bit number, a 64-bit number, or a hexadecimal number. These are all the same account, just written in different ways. If a game or server asks for your Steam ID, use the 10-digit number from your account settings unless they specify a different format.