SteamTexx Guide
SteamID explained: find & convert SteamID64, SteamID2, SteamID3
Steam represents the same account in several different ID formats, which is why looking up “your SteamID” can be confusing. This is the one place to understand them all — and to find and convert between them.
The formats
| Format | Looks like | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| SteamID64 | 76561198000000000 | Profile URLs, the Steam Web API — the modern standard |
| SteamID2 | STEAM_0:0:00000000 | Legacy format, older Source games and server configs |
| SteamID3 | [U:1:00000000] | Modern textual form used by many tools |
| AccountID | 00000000 | The 32-bit base number the others are derived from |
| Vanity URL | /id/yourname | A custom URL name — can be changed at any time |
How to find your own SteamID
- Open your Steam profile in the client or browser.
- If your URL looks like steamcommunity.com/profiles/7656119…, that number is your SteamID64.
- If it looks like steamcommunity.com/id/yourname, that is a vanity URL — paste it into the SteamID Converter to reveal the underlying SteamID64 and every other format.
How to find someone’s SteamID from a profile URL
Paste the full profile link — /profiles/7656119… or /id/name — into the converter. It resolves the vanity name, returns the SteamID64, SteamID2, SteamID3 and AccountID, and links straight to the profile.
Why SteamID64 is the anchor
Display names and vanity URLs can change at any time; the numeric SteamID64 never does. That is why it is the right identifier to store, share or look up — it always points to the same account, even after a name change.
Which one do I need?
- Profile links and API calls → SteamID64.
- Old server configs or legacy games → SteamID2.
- Modern tools and integrations → SteamID3.
Frequently asked questions
What is my SteamID?
Your SteamID is the unique number identifying your account. The modern form is the 17-digit SteamID64 shown in steamcommunity.com/profiles/ URLs. If your URL uses a custom /id/name, convert it to reveal the SteamID64.
How do I find my SteamID from my profile URL?
If the URL contains /profiles/7656119…, that number is your SteamID64. If it is /id/customname, paste the link into the SteamTexx SteamID Converter to resolve it to a SteamID64 and all other formats.
How do I convert SteamID64 to SteamID2 or SteamID3?
All formats come from the same base AccountID, so they convert directly. Paste any SteamID, profile link or vanity name into the SteamID Converter to get SteamID64, SteamID2, SteamID3 and AccountID at once.
What is the difference between SteamID64 and a vanity URL?
The SteamID64 is a permanent numeric identifier. A vanity URL (/id/name) is a custom display name the user can change at any time, so it is not a reliable long-term reference.
Can a SteamID change?
No. The numeric SteamID (SteamID64/AccountID) is permanent for an account. Only the display name and the optional vanity URL can change.