Your Discord user ID is a unique number that Discord assigns to your account

Every Discord account gets a permanent number called a user ID. It looks like a long string of digits — for example, 123456789012345678. You need this number when you want to mention someone in a server, report a user to Discord, set up a bot that interacts with your account, or troubleshoot account issues with Discord support.

The fastest way to find your own user ID is to turn on Developer Mode in Discord's settings, then right-click your username and select "Copy User ID". If you need someone else's user ID, you can right-click their name or profile in the same way. Both methods take less than a minute once you know where to look.

Key Takeaways

  • Turn on Developer Mode in User Settings under Advanced to unlock the copy ID option in Discord.
  • Right-click any username — yours or someone else's — and select "Copy User ID" to get the number when ready.
  • Your user ID stays the same forever, even if you change your username or profile picture.
  • You can also find your own user ID by looking at the URL when you open your profile, though the copy method is faster.

How to enable Developer Mode in Discord

Developer Mode is a Discord setting that shows extra options when you right-click on usernames, messages, and channels. To turn it on, open Discord and click the gear icon in the bottom left corner to open User Settings.

Once you're in Settings, scroll down the left sidebar and click "Advanced". On the right side of the screen, you'll see a toggle labeled "Developer Mode". Click it to turn it on. The toggle will turn blue when it's active. You only have to do this once — Developer Mode stays on until you turn it off.

Finding your own user ID

After you enable Developer Mode, finding your own user ID takes two clicks. Click your username or avatar in the bottom left corner of Discord to open your user profile card. Right-click anywhere on that profile card and you'll see a menu with the option "Copy User ID". Click it, and the number is copied to your clipboard.

You can now paste this number anywhere you need it — into a text file, a form, a message, or an email to Discord support. The number won't change, so you can save it somewhere safe if you think you'll need it again.

Finding someone else's user ID

You can find another person's user ID the same way. In any server or direct message, right-click their username or avatar. A menu will appear with "Copy User ID" as one of the options. Click it to copy their ID to your clipboard.

This works whether the person is online or offline, and whether you're looking at them in a server channel, a group chat, or a direct message. You don't need their permission to see their user ID — it's public information that anyone in a server with them can access.

Why you might need a user ID

Discord bots often ask for user IDs to set up features like custom roles, permissions, or automated messages. If you're setting up a bot in your server, the bot's instructions will tell you when to provide a user ID and whose ID to use.

You also need a user ID if you're reporting someone to Discord for breaking the rules. When you report a user through Discord's report system, including their user ID helps Discord's team find the right account. If you contact Discord support about your own account, they may ask for your user ID to look up your account faster.

What your user ID is not

Your user ID is different from your username. Your username is the name you chose when you made your account — the thing that shows up in chat messages and on your profile. You can change your username anytime, but your user ID never changes.

Your user ID is also different from your Discord tag, which used to be your username plus a four-digit number (like "username#1234"). Discord removed tags in 2023 and replaced them with usernames that don't have numbers. Your user ID, though, is still a long string of digits and stays the same forever.

Finding your user ID without Developer Mode

If you don't want to turn on Developer Mode, you can still find your own user ID by opening your profile and looking at the web address. Click your username or avatar in the bottom left, then look at the URL in your browser's address bar. Your user ID appears at the end of the URL after the last forward slash.

This method only works for your own profile, not for other people's. It's also slower than using Developer Mode, so most people prefer to turn on Developer Mode once and then use the right-click method from then on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone find my user ID without my permission?

Yes. Your user ID is public information. Anyone in a server with you can right-click your name and copy it. This is by design — Discord doesn't hide user IDs. If you're concerned about privacy, remember that your user ID alone doesn't let someone access your account or see your private messages.

Will my user ID change if I change my username?

No. Your user ID is permanent and never changes, no matter how many times you change your username, profile picture, or other account details. This is why bots and Discord support use user IDs instead of usernames — they know the ID will always point to the same account.

What should I do if someone asks for my user ID in a direct message?

It depends on who's asking and why. If a Discord bot needs your ID to set up a feature, that's normal and safe. If a stranger is asking for it with no clear reason, you can decline. Sharing your user ID alone won't let someone hack your account, but it's still good practice to only share it when you know why someone needs it.

Is Developer Mode safe to turn on?

Yes. Developer Mode only adds extra options to right-click menus. It doesn't change how Discord works or make your account less find. You can turn it on and off anytime without any risk.