What is a SteamID?
Every Steam account has a unique, permanent identifier that games, servers and services use to recognise a user. This identifier exists in several equivalent notations, and which one is expected depends on the game, server tool or API. Our Steam ID Finder automatically detects which format you entered and instantly converts it into all the others.
Which SteamID formats exist?
The finder supports all common formats as well as profile links:
| Format | Example | Commonly used for |
|---|---|---|
| SteamID (classic) | STEAM_0:0:94498451 | Older Source servers, RCON/ban tools, GoldSrc |
| SteamID3 | [U:1:188996902] | The status console command, modern server tools |
| SteamID64 | 76561198149262630 | Steam Web API, databases, trade/bot tools |
| Custom URL | steamcommunity.com/id/name | Freely chosen, readable profile link |
| Profile URL | steamcommunity.com/profiles/… | Fixed, numeric profile link (SteamID64) |
How do I find my own SteamID?
- In the Steam client: open your profile → right-click your name → “Copy Page URL” (or Edit Profile → custom URL / SteamID64)
- In a Source engine game (e.g. CS:S, CS:GO): open the console and type
status— your SteamID3 is shown
Whichever format you have at hand, just paste it in above and the finder returns all other notations plus a direct link to the Steam Community profile.
Frequently asked questions about the Steam ID Finder
Do I need to install anything?
No. Converting between SteamID, SteamID3 and SteamID64 runs entirely in your browser. Only resolving a custom URL and loading the display name and avatar require a short request to the official Steam Web API.
What is the difference between SteamID and SteamID64?
Both describe the same account. The SteamID (classic, STEAM_0:Y:Z) is the historical notation from GoldSrc and the early Source engine, while the SteamID64 is the 17-digit number used by the modern Steam Web API and most current services. The two can be converted into each other mathematically.
Does the conversion work for private profiles?
Yes. Converting between the ID formats is pure maths and needs no access to the profile itself. However, the display name and avatar cannot be loaded for private or restricted profiles.
Is my input stored?
Input is only passed on to the official Steam Web API through our server to resolve custom URLs and to load the display name and avatar. The result is cached for at most one hour to reduce load on the Steam API; no permanent profile or usage history is created.
