How to find your SteamID
Reports, ban checks, and stats all need it. Nicknames change. SteamIDs do not.
Do not report a nickname alone
In-game names change any time, and duplicates are common. Bans, stats, and sponsor access key off SteamID. If you say “the one named xx,” admins often cannot match a person.
From your Steam profile
- Open your Steam profile.
- Look at the browser address. If it looks like steamcommunity.com/profiles/7656119..., that 17-digit number is the SteamID64.
- If the address is a custom URL, open the permanent link on the profile, or paste the custom address into this site’s ban or sponsor page and let it resolve.
This site also accepts STEAM_0:1:12345, STEAM_1:1:12345, and friend codes. They resolve to the same person. Do not drop digits when you copy.
The same person, written several ways
One account shows up in different formats in different places, which can look like four people when it is one. Knowing they convert into each other keeps ban records and stats pages from seeming to contradict.
| Format | Looks like | Where you usually see it |
|---|---|---|
| SteamID64 | A 17-digit number starting with 7656119 | Profile URL, and most pages on this site |
| SteamID | STEAM_1:1:12345 | Server console and some plugin output |
| SteamID (legacy) | STEAM_0:1:12345 | Old screenshots and old ban records |
| Friend Code | Digits only, shorter than a SteamID64 | The Steam friends UI |
STEAM_0 and STEAM_1 differ only in the first digit and refer to the same account — they are just from different eras. The ban and sponsor pages here accept all of these forms, so use whichever you have. Do not edit the digits yourself to force a format.
In game
Type status in the console to see SteamIDs in the room. Your own profile page is usually easier. When you need someone else’s ID for a report, copy it from status or their Steam profile. Do not rely on memory.
status prints one player per line, with the SteamID after the name. With a full room it scrolls fast, so press ` to stop, scroll up, and select the line you want with the mouse. Watch out when a name contains spaces or odd characters — do not copy part of the name along with it.
Typical ways people copy it wrong
- You copied someone else's：status prints several lines in a row and it is easy to select one too many or one too few. Check that the name matches.
- Extra characters came along：Copying from a web page often picks up spaces or a line break. Glance at both ends before pasting into the search box.
- You used the custom URL：The xxx in steamcommunity.com/id/xxx is a custom URL name, not a SteamID. It can be changed at any time and cannot serve as proof of identity.
- You reported a different account：People with alt accounts or family sharing get this wrong easily. If you cannot find a record, first confirm which account you actually joined with.
When unsure, the safest move is to paste the Steam profile link as-is and let the admins resolve it. Fewer hands, fewer mistakes.
When you need someone else's SteamID
You need the other player's ID when filing a report. In order of reliability:
- Right when it happens, run status in the console and copy that line. Trying to recall the name later almost never identifies the right person.
- If there is no time, screenshot the scoreboard — at least you keep the name and the time.
- If all you have is a name, state the server, map and exact time in the report — admins can trace it back through the server logs.
One caution: a SteamID is public information and belongs in a report. Do not go digging for someone's real name, address or social accounts, and do not paste such things into public chat or into your report. None of it helps verification, and posting it is likely to make you the one who gets actioned.
What you use it for
- Check whether you are banned or muted.
- Write a report or appeal.
- Search your rank on the stats page.
- When sponsoring, confirm which account receives access.