How to Get Your Discord ID

To get Discord IDs, you need to enable Developer Mode in Discord settings, then right-click on users, servers, channels, or messages to copy their unique IDs. These IDs are useful for bots, reporting, and technical Discord features.

Step 1: Enable Developer Mode

Required First: Developer Mode must be enabled to access the "Copy ID" option in Discord.

On Desktop/Web

Open User Settings: Click the gear icon (⚙️) next to your username
Go to Advanced: Scroll down and click "Advanced" in the left sidebar
Enable Developer Mode: Toggle "Developer Mode" to ON
Close Settings: X out of settings - you're ready to copy IDs

On Mobile

Open Settings: Tap your profile picture in bottom-right
Go to Advanced: Scroll down and tap "Advanced"
Enable Developer Mode: Toggle "Developer Mode" to ON
Return: Go back to main Discord interface

Getting Different Types of Discord IDs

Your Own User ID

Method 1 (Easiest):

Right-click Profile: Right-click your profile picture anywhere
Copy User ID: Select "Copy User ID" from the menu
Paste to Check: Paste in a text editor to see your ID

Method 2 (Settings):

Open Settings: Click the gear icon next to your username
My Account: Click "My Account" in the left sidebar
Right-click Username: Right-click on your username display
Copy User ID: Select "Copy User ID"

Other Users' IDs

Find the User: Locate them in member list, chat, or DMs
Right-click Username: Right-click their username or profile picture
Copy User ID: Select "Copy User ID" from context menu
Store ID: Save the ID somewhere for future use

Server IDs

Right-click Server: Right-click the server name or icon
Copy Server ID: Select "Copy Server ID" from menu
Alternative: Right-click server icon in left sidebar

Channel IDs

Right-click Channel: Right-click the channel name
Copy Channel ID: Select "Copy Channel ID"
Works For: Text channels, voice channels, categories

Message IDs

Right-click Message: Right-click any message in chat
Copy Message ID: Select "Copy Message ID"
Use Cases: Bot commands, reporting, message linking

Understanding Discord IDs

What Discord IDs Look Like

Format: Long strings of numbers (17-19 digits)
Example User ID: 123456789012345678
Example Server ID: 987654321098765432
Unique: Each ID is completely unique across Discord

Technical Details

Snowflake System: Discord uses "Snowflakes" - unique IDs that contain timestamp information.

Creation Time: IDs encode when the object was created
Worker ID: Which Discord server generated the ID
Process ID: Internal process identifier
Increment: Counter for objects created in same millisecond

Common Use Cases for Discord IDs

Bot Development

Bot Commands: Many bots require user or channel IDs
Permissions: Setting up role-based permissions
Moderation: Banning users by ID
API Calls: Discord API requires IDs for most operations

Server Management

Audit Logs: Tracking specific users or actions
Webhook Setup: Configuring webhooks with specific IDs
Integration: Connecting external services to Discord
Backup/Restore: Documenting server structure

Support and Reporting

Bug Reports: Discord support may ask for IDs
Abuse Reports: Reporting problematic users or content
Account Issues: Proving ownership or identity
Technical Support: Troubleshooting specific issues

Mobile-Specific Instructions

iOS Discord App

Enable Developer Mode: Follow mobile steps above
Long Press: Long press instead of right-click
Select Copy ID: Choose appropriate "Copy [Type] ID" option
Paste to Save: Paste in notes app or message draft

Android Discord App

Same Process: Similar to iOS with long press
Context Menu: Look for three-dot menu if long press doesn't work
Copy Option: Find "Copy ID" in the menu options

Alternative Methods to Get IDs

Using Discord URLs

Discord URLs contain IDs you can extract:

Channel URL: discord.com/channels/[SERVER_ID]/[CHANNEL_ID]
Message URL: /[SERVER_ID]/[CHANNEL_ID]/[MESSAGE_ID]
User Profile: Some profile URLs contain user IDs

Bot Commands

Many bots provide ID lookup commands:

Carl-bot: !userinfo @user shows user ID
MEE6: !userinfo displays various IDs
Dyno: ?userinfo shows user information including ID

Security and Privacy Considerations

What IDs Reveal

Privacy Note: Discord IDs themselves don't reveal personal information, but they can be used to track your activity across servers.

Account Creation: IDs reveal roughly when account was created
Server Joining: Can track when you joined specific servers
Message History: Message IDs show posting timeline
Cross-Reference: Same ID across multiple servers links your identity

Safe Sharing Practices

Trusted Recipients: Only share IDs with trusted people/bots
Limited Purpose: Share IDs only for specific purposes
Documentation: Keep track of where you've shared your ID
Regular Review: Review who has access to your IDs

Troubleshooting ID Issues

Can't Find Copy ID Option

Check Developer Mode: Ensure it's enabled in settings
Restart Discord: Close and reopen Discord app
Update Discord: Make sure you have latest version
Platform Differences: Mobile vs desktop may have different interfaces

IDs Not Working

Verify Format: Ensure ID is all numbers, no spaces
Check Length: Discord IDs are typically 17-19 digits
Case Sensitivity: Some applications are case-sensitive with IDs
Expiration: IDs don't expire, but associated objects might be deleted

Advanced ID Usage

Snowflake Conversion

Convert Discord IDs to timestamps:

Binary Conversion: Convert ID to binary
Extract Timestamp: First 42 bits represent milliseconds since Discord epoch
Discord Epoch: January 1, 2015, 00:00:00 UTC
Online Tools: Use Discord snowflake converters for easy conversion

API Integration

REST API: Use IDs for Discord REST API calls
Gateway API: Real-time events reference objects by ID
OAuth2: User authentication flows use user IDs
Webhooks: Send messages to specific channels by ID

Pro Tip: Keep a secure note with important Discord IDs (your own, frequently used servers, key channels) for quick reference when needed.

How to Get Your Discord ID