What Your Discord ID Is and Why You Need It

Your Discord ID is a unique number that identifies your account across the Discord platform. It looks like a long string of digits — for example, 123456789012345678. Discord uses this ID behind the scenes to track your account, your servers, and your messages, even though you never see it in normal conversation.

You need your Discord ID when you're troubleshooting problems with Discord support, setting up bots that interact with your account, connecting Discord to other apps, or giving someone a permanent way to find your profile that won't change if you alter your username. Unlike your username, which you can change anytime, your ID stays the same for the life of your account.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Discord ID is a long number unique to your account that you can find in your user settings under "Advanced" after turning on Developer Mode.
  • Developer Mode is a Discord setting that shows technical information like IDs when you right-click on usernames, messages, and servers.
  • You can also find your ID by looking at your profile card, checking Discord's data export, or asking a bot to tell you.
  • Once you have your ID, write it down or save it somewhere safe — it never changes and you may need it for support or third-party tools.

Turn On Developer Mode in Discord Settings

The fastest way to see your ID is to turn on Developer Mode, a Discord setting that displays ID numbers when you interact with the app. Open Discord and click the gear icon in the bottom left corner to open User Settings. On the left sidebar, scroll down and click "Advanced." You'll see a toggle for "Developer Mode" — click it to turn it on.

Once Developer Mode is on, you can right-click almost anything in Discord and see its ID. The setting stays on until you turn it off, so you only have to do this once. If you don't see the Advanced option in your sidebar, make sure you're scrolled all the way down — it's near the bottom of the settings list.

Find Your ID by Right-Clicking Your Username

With Developer Mode on, right-click your own username anywhere in Discord — in a message you sent, in the member list of a server, or in a DM. A menu will pop up with several options. At the bottom of that menu, you'll see "Copy User ID." Click it, and your ID is copied to your clipboard. You can then paste it into a document, email, or wherever you need it.

This method works the same way whether you're on desktop or mobile. On mobile, press and hold your username instead of right-clicking, and the same menu appears. The ID you copy this way is always correct and always belongs to your account.

Check Your Profile Card for Your ID

Another way to see your ID without right-clicking is to open your own profile. Click your username or avatar in the bottom left corner of Discord (on desktop) or tap your profile picture at the bottom of the screen (on mobile). Your profile card opens. If Developer Mode is on, your ID appears near the top of the card, usually below your username and display name.

This method is useful if you want to see your ID without opening settings or right-clicking. The ID shown on your profile card is the same one you'd get by right-clicking — Discord only assigns one ID per account.

Export Your Data to Find Your ID

Discord lets you read all your account data, including your ID. Go to User Settings, click "Privacy and Safety," and scroll down to find "Request Data." Click the button, and Discord will prepare a file with your account information. You'll receive an email with a read link within a few minutes. When you read and open the file, your ID appears in the account information section.

This method takes longer than the others, but it's useful if you're already downloading your data for another reason or if you prefer not to turn on Developer Mode. The ID in your data export is permanent and matches the ID you'd see any other way.

Use a Discord Bot to Display Your ID

Some Discord bots can tell you your ID if you ask them. If you're in a server that has a bot installed (like MEE6, Dyno, or similar utility bots), you can often use a command like /userinfo or /id and the bot will show your ID along with other account details. Check the server's pinned messages or ask a server admin which commands are available.

This method only works if a bot is already in the server you're in, and not all bots have this feature. It's a useful backup if you can't access your settings for some reason, but turning on Developer Mode is faster for most people.

What to Do Once You Have Your ID

Once you've found your ID, save it somewhere you can find it later. Write it down in a password manager, a notes app, or a document on your computer. You may need it if you contact Discord support about account problems, if you're setting up a bot that requires your ID, or if you're connecting Discord to another service that asks for it.

Your ID never changes, so you only need to find it once. Unlike your username or email, which you might update, your ID is permanent. Keeping it in a safe place means you won't have to search for it again if you need it months or years from now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Discord ID the same as my username?

No. Your username is the name you chose when you created your account, and you can change it anytime. Your ID is a number that Discord assigns and never changes. Other people see your username, but your ID is mostly hidden unless Developer Mode is on.

Can someone else see my Discord ID?

Only if they have Developer Mode turned on and right-click your username or messages. Most Discord users don't have Developer Mode on, so your ID stays private in normal conversation. Even if someone sees it, an ID alone doesn't let them do anything to your account — they'd still need your password.

What if I can't find the Advanced option in settings?

Make sure you're looking in User Settings (the gear icon in the bottom left), not server settings. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the left sidebar — Advanced is near the very end. If you're on mobile, you may need to scroll down more than on desktop.

Do I need Developer Mode on all the time?

No. You can turn it on, find your ID, and turn it off again. However, many people leave it on because it's useful for other things too, like copying message links or server IDs. There's no downside to leaving it on.

Will my ID change if I change my username?

No. Your ID is permanent and never changes, no matter how many times you change your username, email, or other account details. This is why bots and support systems use your ID instead of your username.