How to Find Your Steam ID (All Methods, 2026)

Your Steam ID is a permanent numeric identifier for your Steam account. The fastest way to find it: paste your Steam profile URL into the SteamID Resolver. The tool returns your SteamID64, SteamID3, SteamID2, and Steam Hex in one step.

If you prefer manual methods, this guide covers every option — desktop client, browser URL bar, mobile app, and Steam Web API.

Method 1: SteamID Resolver (fastest, works for any account) #

1. Open steamid.mirsovetov.net.
2. Paste your Steam profile URL, vanity name, or any known SteamID format into the input field.
3. Click Find. The tool returns all ID formats at once.

This method works even when you do not know which format a server or game needs. The Resolver shows SteamID64 (17 digits), SteamID3 ([U:1:XXXXXX]), SteamID2 (STEAM_0:1:XXXXX), and Steam Hex — all from one lookup.

Method 2: Steam desktop client #

1. Open Steam.
2. Go to Steam (top menu) → Settings → Interface.
3. Enable "Display Steam URL address bar when available".
4. Close Settings. Click your username in the top-right corner to open your profile.
5. Look at the URL bar: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198XXXXXXXXX

The number after /profiles/ is your SteamID64.

If your URL shows /id/yourname instead of a number, your account uses a custom vanity URL. In this case use Method 1 — the Resolver converts the vanity name to a numeric ID.

Method 3: browser URL bar (no client needed) #

1. Go to https://steamcommunity.com in any browser and log in.
2. Click your avatar in the top-right corner → View my profile.
3. Read the URL.

If the URL is https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198012345678, your SteamID64 is 76561198012345678.

If the URL is https://steamcommunity.com/id/yourcustomname, your account has a vanity URL. Paste it into the SteamID Resolver to get the numeric ID.

Method 4: mobile Steam app #

1. Open the Steam app on iOS or Android.
2. Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top-left corner.
3. Tap your profile name at the top.
4. Tap View my profile.
5. Tap the share icon in the top-right corner.
6. Copy the link. It shows your SteamID64 in the URL if your profile uses a numeric address, or your vanity name if you set one.

Paste the copied link into the SteamID Resolver to get your full ID in all formats.

For a detailed mobile walkthrough, see how to find your Steam ID via the mobile app.

Method 5: Steam Web API (for developers) #

If you build tools or scripts, use Valve's ISteamUser/ResolveVanityURL endpoint to convert a vanity name to SteamID64.

GET https://api.steampowered.com/ISteamUser/ResolveVanityURL/v1/?key=YOUR_API_KEY&vanityurl=gaben

Response:

{
  "response": {
    "steamid": "76561197960287930",
    "success": 1
  }
}

You need a Steam Web API key from steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey. The endpoint is free for non-commercial use.

Steam ID formats: which one do you need? #

Different games and tools use different formats. Here is a quick reference:

The SteamID Resolver converts between all of these formats without manual math.

What if the profile URL does not show an ID? #

Some accounts use a vanity URL (for example https://steamcommunity.com/id/yourgamertag). Steam does not show the numeric ID in this URL by default.

Two ways to get the numeric ID:

1. Paste the vanity URL into the SteamID Resolver — it resolves the name and shows SteamID64.
2. Use the Steam Web API ResolveVanityURL call (see Method 5 above).

There is no publicly visible page on Steam where you can see someone's numeric ID just by looking at their profile — you need a lookup tool or the API.

Private profiles #

Even if a profile is set to private, the SteamID64 is still accessible. The profile URL structure does not change. If you know the vanity name or have a direct profile link, the SteamID Resolver returns the numeric ID regardless of privacy settings.

For cases where the player is completely hidden — no URL, no vanity name, nothing — see how to find a Steam ID from a private profile.

Common mistakes #

• Using the display name as the ID. Display names are not unique and change freely. The SteamID64 never changes.
• Copying the wrong part of the URL. Copy only the digits after /profiles/, not the whole URL.
• Confusing SteamID64 with SteamID2. STEAM_0:0:11101 and 76561197960287930 are the same account. If a server asks for SteamID64, use the 17-digit number.
• Assuming a vanity URL is the ID. If your profile URL shows /id/coolname, that is not your ID — it is a label you set. Your actual SteamID64 is behind that label.

Frequently asked questions #

What is my Steam ID? #

Your Steam ID is a unique numeric identifier for your Steam account. The most common format is SteamID64 — a 17-digit number starting with 76561197 or 76561198. You can find it in the Steam desktop client under Settings → Interface, or by pasting your profile URL into the SteamID Resolver.

Where do I find my SteamID64? #

In the Steam desktop client, go to Settings → Interface and enable "Display Steam URL address bar". Then open your profile — the number at the end of the URL is your SteamID64.

Is my Steam ID the same as my username? #

No. Your username (display name) can be changed at any time and is not unique. Your Steam ID is permanent and is assigned once when you create your account.

Can I find someone else's Steam ID? #

Yes, if their profile is public. Paste their profile URL or vanity name into the SteamID Resolver to get their SteamID64 and other formats.

What is the difference between SteamID and SteamID64? #

SteamID (or SteamID2) uses the legacy format STEAM_0:1:12345. SteamID64 is the same account expressed as a single 17-digit number. Both point to the same account.

Need your SteamID right now? Paste your profile link into the SteamID Resolver — no login required. If you use a custom vanity URL, read how to find a Steam ID from a username or display name.

Last updated: October 2026