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himselfe
28-09-2006, 02:55 AM
The following is a quick and easy method for finding your Steam ID without having to open a game and join a server:

NOTE: This method does depend on the existence of the file 'steam.log', however this will always be present if you have already played a game on your current steam installation.


Find your Steam installation directory, it's usually 'C:\Program Files\Steam':
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2176/steamlogcv1.png (http://imageshack.us)
Open 'steam.log' (if it exists). On Windows XP doubleclicking it should open the file in notepad, if not, open a new notepad window and drag and drop (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dragndropho4.png) 'steam.log' on to that window.
Look for the first line that says 'ConnectionPool' in the second column:
CsComm ConnectionPool Apr-19-2006 15:02:30.795 [3980] Did not find an existing connection, attempting new connection 0,192.168.0.38:27030 for 0:0:1234567
At the end of that line it should say something like 'for 0:0:12345', '0:0:12345' in this case is your actual steam ID:
...attempting new connection 0,192.168.0.38:27030 for 0:0:1234567
AntiAnto
28-09-2006, 03:09 AM
Thank you.
Dekstar
28-09-2006, 07:43 AM
Good stuff, this'll come in handy!

\o/ Sticky ftw.
Hazar
28-09-2006, 05:28 PM
I have a 5 digit one :p

how 'bout you guys?

edit: never mind, 7 for me, I was looking at the wrong number
Dekstar
28-09-2006, 06:02 PM
mine's 0:0:4000410
Is that good or bad?
EDIT: I got my Steam account for the CSS beta thingumy. so I'm not sure how long ago that was.
Hazar
28-09-2006, 06:20 PM
/me hacks dekstar's account
alecc63
29-09-2006, 01:04 AM
what is so important about steam id
himselfe
29-09-2006, 01:39 AM
what is so important about steam id

It's usually required for various admin related purposes among other things.
Hectic Glenn
29-09-2006, 02:13 AM
Some people think having a lower number or something along those lines makes their account superior and therefore they earn higher status. No one cares really. When someone needs your steam_id to add you to the admins list, or when you join a clan or such, clan leaders usually request it. Thanks to himselfe for the independant thread.