How to Find Your Steam ID in Three Ways

Your Steam ID is a number that identifies your account, and you can find it in your Steam profile, through a community website, or in your game files

Your Steam ID is a unique number assigned to your account when you create it. You need it when you want to add friends using their ID number instead of their username, report a player, or troubleshoot game issues with support. The number stays the same for the life of your account and does not change if you rename your profile.

Steam actually assigns you two related numbers: your Steam ID32 (the older format, usually shown as a 10-digit number) and your Steam ID64 (the newer format, a 17-digit number). Most modern tools ask for the ID64, but both point to the same account. You can find either one in under a minute without leaving your browser.

Key Takeaways

Your Steam ID is a permanent number tied to your account that you can view in your public profile at any time.
Steam assigns both a 10-digit ID32 and a 17-digit ID64 to your account; most modern tools and games use the ID64.
The fastest method is to open your profile, right-click your name, and select "Copy Steam URL" — your ID is in that URL.
If you do not want to share your profile publicly, you can still find your ID in your account settings or in game files without making anything visible to others.

Finding your Steam ID in your profile

Open Steam and click your profile name in the top right corner. Select "View Profile" from the dropdown menu. Your profile page will load in your browser.

Look for your profile name near the top of the page. Right-click on your profile name and select "Copy Steam URL" from the menu. Paste the URL into a text editor or search bar — it will look something like steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198012345678. The long number at the end is your Steam ID64. If you see a URL with /id/ instead of /profiles/, that means you have a custom URL set; the ID64 is still there, but you will need to use one of the other methods below to see it.

If you want to find your ID32 (the 10-digit version), you can use an online converter tool. Search for "Steam ID converter" and paste your ID64 into the tool — it will show you both formats. You do not need to create an account or sign in to use these converters.

Finding your Steam ID through your account settings

If you want to find your ID without opening your profile to the public, open Steam on your computer and click "Steam" in the top menu bar. Select "Settings" and then click "Account" in the left sidebar.

Scroll down until you see a section labeled "Steam ID" or "Account Details." Your Steam ID64 will be displayed there as a long number. You can also find your account name, the date you created your account, and your current status in this same section. This method works even if your profile is set to private, because you are looking at your own account settings, not your public profile.

Finding your Steam ID in game files

If you have already launched a game through Steam, your ID may be stored in the game's local files. This method works when you cannot access the Steam client or the web browser for some reason.

Navigate to your Steam installation folder on your computer. On Windows, this is usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam or C:\Program Files\Steam. On Mac, it is usually in ~/Library/Application Support/Steam. Open the userdata folder. Inside, you will see numbered folders — each one corresponds to a different Steam account that has logged in on this computer. The folder name itself is your Steam ID32. To convert it to ID64, use an online converter tool.

This method is slower than the others and only works if you have already logged into Steam on that computer. Use it only if you cannot access your profile or account settings for some reason.

What to do with your Steam ID once you have it

Once you have your Steam ID, you can share it with other players so they can add you as a friend without knowing your username. You can also use it to look up your account on third-party sites that track your game library, playtime, or achievements — sites like SteamHunters or ProtonDB do not require you to log in if you provide your ID.

If you are reporting a player to Steam support or contacting a game developer about a technical issue, they may ask for your ID to look up your account history. Providing your ID is safe — it is a public number that anyone can see if they visit your profile. It does not give anyone access to your account, change your password, or let them log in as you.

Never share your password or the email address tied to your account, even if someone claims they need it to help you. Steam support will never ask for your password. Your ID is the only piece of account information that is safe to share.

Keeping your Steam ID private if you want to

Your Steam ID is public by default — anyone can see it if they visit your profile. If you want to keep your profile hidden from strangers, you can change your privacy settings without affecting your ID.

Open Steam, click your profile name, and select "View Profile." Click the dropdown menu next to your profile name and select "Edit Profile." Scroll down to the "Privacy Settings" section. Change "My Profile" from "Public" to "Friends Only" or "Private." This hides your profile from people who are not your friends, but your ID itself remains the same and can still be used to add you or look you up on third-party sites.

If you want to prevent third-party sites from tracking your game library and playtime, you can also set "Game Details" and "Inventory" to "Private" in the same section. This does not hide your ID — it only hides what games you own and how long you have played them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Steam ID?

No. Your Steam ID is permanent and cannot be changed. It is assigned when you create your account and stays the same even if you change your profile name, username, or email address. If you want a fresh start, you would have to create a new account with a new ID.

Is it safe to share my Steam ID with strangers?

Yes. Your Steam ID is public information that anyone can find by visiting your profile. Sharing it does not give anyone access to your account, does not let them change your password, and does not expose any private information. Never share your password or recovery email, but your ID is safe to share.

What is the difference between Steam ID32 and Steam ID64?

Steam ID32 is the older 10-digit format, and Steam ID64 is the newer 17-digit format. Both identify the same account. Most modern games and tools use ID64, but some older games or third-party sites still use ID32. You can convert between them using an online converter tool.

Why does my profile URL show /id/ instead of /profiles/?

You have set a custom profile URL (also called a vanity URL) instead of using your numeric ID. Your ID64 is still there — you just cannot see it in the URL. Use the account settings method or an online converter to find your ID64 instead.

Can I find someone else's Steam ID?

Yes, if their profile is public. Visit their profile page, right-click their name, and select "Copy Steam URL" — their ID is in the URL. If their profile is private, you cannot see their ID unless they share it with you directly.

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