Understanding the different Steam ID formats and when to use each one
76561198011775992Structure:
17-digit number starting with 7656119
Best for:
API calls, trading, most tools
STEAM_1:0:25755132Structure:
STEAM_X:Y:Z format
Best for:
Game servers, CS2, Rust, Source games
[U:1:51510264]Structure:
[U:1:AccountID]
Best for:
Modern Valve games, newer APIs
mattimatStructure:
Custom username
Best for:
User-friendly sharing, profiles
How Steam IDs are used in gaming, development, and community management
Use SteamID64 for player bans, whitelists, admin permissions, and RCON commands in CS2, Rust, Garry's Mod, and other games.
Track and manage players across servers, create ban lists, and implement anti-cheat measures using consistent Steam identifiers.
Verify trader identities, check reputation, and ensure safe trades using SteamID64 for Steam market and third-party trading platforms.
Integrate Steam player data into your apps, websites, and tools using SteamID64 with Steam Web API and third-party services.
Everything you need to know about Steam IDs and how to use them
A SteamID is a unique identifier assigned to every Steam account. It's used to identify players across Steam's platform and in games. There are several formats:
SteamID64 is a 64-bit number that represents your unique Steam account ID. It's the most commonly used format for:
All SteamID64 numbers start with 7656119 and are 17 digits long. Example: 76561198011775992
Finding your SteamID from a profile URL is easy with our tool:
Our tool automatically detects whether you're using a direct profile link (with SteamID64) or a vanity URL (custom name).
These are different representations of the same account identifier:
STEAM_1:0:25755132Oldest format, used in older Source games and server logs. Still commonly used for CS2, Rust, and other games.
76561198011775992Most universal format. 64-bit number used by Steam's API, trading, and most third-party tools.
[U:1:51510264]Modern format introduced with Steam's newer systems. Used in newer Valve games and API responses.
All three formats represent the same account - just use our converter to switch between them!
Yes! Our tool supports vanity URL conversion. You can enter:
steamcommunity.com/id/usernameusernameThe tool will automatically resolve the vanity URL to find the SteamID64 and other formats using Steam's API.
Yes, our Steam ID converter is completely safe and respects your privacy:
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