Alex Ruben
How To Locate Your Discord User ID Effortlessly
Finding your Discord User ID isn’t something most folks stumble upon immediately. It’s mainly needed when dealing with bots, server admin stuff, or API integrations. Like, you might want to set up a custom bot that reacts to your specific user, and for that, you need your unique user ID. Problem is, Discord keeps it hidden unless you turn on Developer Mode, which can be a little confusing if you’re not used to digging through settings.
Once you’ve got Developer Mode enabled, copying your ID is a breeze. Just a few clicks, and it’s on the clipboard. Easy to paste into whatever config file, chat, or tool you’re working with. Seems simple, but honestly, sometimes the hardest part is just knowing where to look. This guide will help walk you through turning on the hidden feature and finding your ID fast, whether on desktop or mobile.
How to Find Your Discord User ID
Enabling Developer Mode in Discord
Why it helps: This toggles on the secret menu with all the IDs – user IDs, server IDs, channel IDs, you name it. When your Developer Mode is off, you can’t right-click and copy these IDs, which feels pretty limiting if you’re messing with bots or automations.
When it applies: If you’ve tried to grab your user ID and found no option, or the right-click menu doesn’t show “Copy ID,” then this step is your fix. Expect to see a new menu item after gaming the setting. On some setups, toggling this on, then restarting Discord (or reloading the app), seems to be a good idea. Honestly, on one setup it worked the first time, on another, had to relog a few times.
Here’s how to do it:
- Open Discord and go to Settings (the gear icon at the bottom left).
- Scroll down the left sidebar and click on Advanced.
- Find the Developer Mode toggle and turn it on.
- It’s worth closing and reopening Discord once or twice after toggling—sometimes the menu won’t refresh right away.
Finding and Copying Your User ID
Why it helps: When Developer Mode is on, right-clicking your username or profile picture now reveals the new Copy ID option. This is what makes it dead simple to grab the number, instead of trying to look it up in developer tools or other weird places.
When it applies: If, after enabling Developer Mode, you still don’t see “Copy ID” when clicking your profile, double-check you’re clicking the right spot — your profile picture in the bottom left. Sometimes the UI can be a bit off-spec, or Discord might just be slow. Usually, a quick restart helps.
Here’s what to do:
- Click on your profile picture at bottom left.
- In the menu that pops up, select Copy ID.
- This copies your unique User ID to clipboard, ready to paste wherever needed.
Pasting Your User ID on Desktop or Mobile
Why it helps: Once you’ve copied it, just drop it into your target — chat messages, scripts, or configs. You’ll wanna use Ctrl + V on Windows or Command + V on Mac, or just hold down and select Paste on mobile. Easy enough, but on mobile, sometimes it’s a tiny bit fiddly to get the right spot.
On mobile, it’s pretty similar:
- Go to User Settings.
- Enable Developer Mode if not already on.
- Tap your profile picture again and select Copy ID.
- Now just paste in whatever app or file you’re working with.
Extra Tips & Common Pitfalls
If things aren’t working, double check you’re updated to the latest Discord version — sometimes older versions have bugs or missing features. Also, if you don’t see the Developer Mode toggle, you might be in a restricted account or your app is glitching. Restarting Discord or even your device sometimes fixes the weird UI glitches that pop up with these settings.
Be careful sharing your User ID — it’s harmless on its own, but because of course Discord has to make this process harder than necessary, keeping IDs private might be a good idea unless you’re sharing with trusted bots or devs. Also, different devices and app versions might behave slightly differently, but overall, this method remains consistent.
Wrap-up
Once you get that ID, most tasks that seemed complicated suddenly become straightforward. Whether it’s customizing your bot setup or troubleshooting issues, having your User ID at hand is half the battle. Just keep in mind, some setups might need a bit of patience, since UI differences or small bugs can throw you off. But hopefully, this quick rundown makes the process less of a headache.
Summary
- Enable Developer Mode in User Settings > Advanced.
- Right-click your profile picture and select Copy ID.
- Paste your User ID where needed using standard paste commands.