What is Steam ID used for?

refers to a unique identifier for a specific Steam account. It can be formatted in a few different ways, but the most commonly used is the account's 64 bit ID which is a 17 digit number. The instructions below will help you find your SteamID.

What can you do with a Steam ID?

A SteamID is a unique identifier used to identify a Steam account. It is also used to refer to a user's Steam Community profile page.

Is it important to have a Steam ID?

Knowing how to find your Steam ID is essential if you want to link your account to third-party sites that give you usage information, organize your library, and so on.

Is giving my Steam ID Safe?

On the account page, beneath your username, you'll find your unique Steam ID. Now that you know your ID, you can enter it wherever it's required. It's safe to share this with anyone as it's not a sensitive piece of information.

Is Steam ID the same as username?

Your account name, also called your Steam ID, is different from your profile name. Rather than being a name you can customize, it's a 17-digit number used to identify you across the platform. If you've been asked to provide your Steam ID to link to another app, this is how you'll find it.

How To Find Your Steam ID (Updated)

Can Steam users see my real name?

From the drop-down menu in the top right, click View Profile. Under your level, click Edit Profile. FIRST note that if your real name and location are listed here, it is listed on your steam page, private or not.

Does Steam track your location?

Steam uses your IP address to determine your location. If you're traveling or moving and want to change or keep your account region, you'll need a VPN to change your IP address. Install CyberGhost VPN to access IP addresses from any location you like.

Does Steam track your IP?

When you visit any of our services, our servers log your IP address, which is a number that is automatically assigned to the network your computer is part of.

Can I sell my Steam ID?

Can I buy or sell my Steam account? Steam accounts cannot be bought or sold. An account is for the personal use of its creator only.

Can I change my Steam ID?

Can my SteamID and/or Steam Account Name be changed? Your SteamID and Steam Account Name can not be changed, even by Steam Support staff members. Your player name can be changed at any time in your Profile Settings, under "Edit my Profile" page. Steam accounts can not be merged together.

Can people see my activity on Steam?

Steam sends a notification to your friends whenever you start playing a game. Also, they can see which game you're playing if they visit their Steam friends list. If you want to hide your Steam gameplay activity, open the Friends menu and select Offline.

Does Steam get hacked?

Reused login credentials

You might have Steam accounts hacked if your personal information has leaked online. Our research suggests that data breaches in 2021 affected 6 billion accounts. Hackers can use the exposed email accounts to find other associated profiles.

Can someone get your IP from a game?

It is important to note that it is not possible for a hacker to get your IP address through the game client. The most likely way for someone to gain this information is via contacts you make outside the game. While finding out your IP address is a common way to infiltrate your system, it is not the only way.

Will Steam ban you for using a VPN?

As for the VAC ban concerns, no, you won't get VAC banned for just being behind a VPN, although you are risking a permanent ban on your entire Steam account, so there's that.

Are Steam ids public?

Your Steam ID64 is publicly available, so is safe to give to the support team.

Is Steam ID random?

Ever wondered what's behind that big long number that we call a "SteamID"? It isn't just random; there are actually four numbers packed into it. A SteamID has four parts: Universe - The "instance of Steam" in which this ID is used.

Can I use a fake name on Steam?

We do not require you to provide or use your real name for the setup of a Steam User Account.

How do I hide my name history on Steam?

Quick tip: Steam saves all your previous usernames, to help people find you after a name change. If you don't want that, go back to your profile page and click the arrow next to your username. Select Clear previous aliases.

Does Steam steal credit card info?

Steam Uses HTTPS to Secure Purchases

The information that you sent to Steam for your purchase, including your credit card info, is encrypted. This means that anything sent to Steam's servers is unreadable to anyone who might intercept it. Only you and Steam can see the data.

How do hackers steal Steam accounts?

Hackers are targeting Steam credentials using a new phishing technique called 'Browser–in–the–Browser' (BitB), according to new data by security researchers at Group–IB.

Can Steam friends hack your account?

Discord and Steam accounts often get hacked, so receiving messages with links, even from friends, can be suspicious. Make sure you verify you're actually talking to your friend before you ever follow any links sent to you, and if the person is a stranger, don't bother — just block them.

Can friends see my Steam profile?

If an account is private, you can't see their friends, the games they own, anything. The only exception to this rule I have seen, is that your friends can still see the game you are playing. Also, you will be in the friend's list of anyone who has a public account and is your steam friend.

Can you have multiple Steam accounts?

Yes. You may authorize Family Library Sharing on up to 10 devices at a given time, and for up to 5 accounts that may then use your game library on any of your authorized computers.