Retrieve your Steam ID code on desktop or mobile

Your Steam ID is your account's unique identifier consisting of 17 digits. You may need this number if you need to contact Steam Support. Luckily, it's easy to find. Here's how to find your Steam ID using your Windows or Mac computer.

Getting Your Steam ID

To find your unique Steam ID, open the Steam app and click your username in the top-right corner. Click Account details and find your Steam ID at the very top.

Steps

  1. Steam is available to download on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
    • If you aren't already logged into your account, enter your username and password to do so now. You can change your password if needed.
    • If you're using a mobile device, you can go to https://store.steampowered.com/login/ in a mobile browser and log in.
  2. This is in the top-right corner.[1]
    • A drop-down menu will open.
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  3. This is the second option. A new page will open.[2]
  4. This is underneath the Account header.[3]
    • The Steam ID is your account's unique identifier. This is different from your profile name, which can be changed on your profile page.[4]
    • Your Steam ID and account name cannot be changed.
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References

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  4. https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/2816-BE67-5B69-0FEC

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