How to Use This Tool
- Enter a Steam profile URL, custom URL, username, or any SteamID format
- Click Lookup to find the account
- Copy the ID format you need (SteamID64 is most common)
The tool accepts multiple input formats:
- Profile URL:
steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198012345678 - Custom URL:
steamcommunity.com/id/username - SteamID64:
76561198012345678 - SteamID:
STEAM_0:1:12345678 - SteamID3:
[U:1:12345678]
Which Format Do I Need?
| Format | Example | Used By |
|---|---|---|
| SteamID64 | 76561198012345678 | Rust, ARK, Palworld, Valheim, 7DTD, Project Zomboid |
| SteamID | STEAM_0:1:12345678 | Older Source games, GMod, some legacy systems |
| SteamID3 | [U:1:12345678] | CS2, TF2, Dota 2, newer Valve games |
Most Common Use
If you’re setting up server admins, whitelists, or bans, you almost always need the SteamID64 format.
Common Uses
Server Admin Access
Most game servers require SteamID64 to grant admin privileges:
- Rust: Add to
oxide/data/adminlist.jsonor useowneridcommand - ARK: Add to
AllowedCheaterSteamIDs.txtor admin config - Palworld: Add to admin configuration
- Valheim: Add to
adminlist.txt
Whitelisting Players
Control who can join your private server:
- Rust: Add to whitelist via plugins
- Minecraft (Steam-linked): Some crossplay setups use Steam IDs
- ARK: Server whitelist configuration
Ban Management
Block problematic players from your server:
- Add SteamID64 to your game’s ban list
- Works across server restarts
- Some games sync bans across clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
A SteamID64 is a unique 17-digit number that identifies every Steam account. It's the most commonly used format for game server admin lists, whitelists, and ban systems.
Most modern Steam games use SteamID64, including Rust, ARK, Palworld, Valheim, 7 Days to Die, Project Zomboid, and many more. Older Source games may use the legacy STEAM_X:Y:Z format.
Ask them to share their profile link, or search for their username on Steam. Their profile URL will be either steamcommunity.com/id/username or steamcommunity.com/profiles/[SteamID64].
They're all different formats for the same account. SteamID (STEAM_X:Y:Z) is the legacy format, SteamID3 ([U:1:X]) is newer, and SteamID64 is the 17-digit number used by most modern games.
Yes, you can still get the SteamID64 from a private profile. The profile visibility setting only hides game library and activity, not the account's unique identifier.
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