How to Fix "Unable to Find Steam ID" Error in FiveM

How to Fix "Unable to Find SteamID" Error in FiveM

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If you are encountering the "Unable to find SteamID" error in FiveM, it means FiveM cannot find or connect to your Steam client properly. This guide will help you solve this issue quickly.

Important Fact

You don't need to own GTA V on Steam for this to work. The server just needs to verify you have a valid Steam account.

  • Unable to find SteamID, please relaunch FiveM with Steam open or restart FiveM & Steam if Steam is already open
  • Unable to retrieve your SteamID
  • Failed to connect: Steam authentication required
  • This server requires a Steam account

Last updated: May 2025

Common Causes

  • Steam client is not running when you launch FiveM
  • You are not logged in to your Steam account
  • Steam is running in offline mode

Solutions for Players

  • Verify Steam is running and you're logged in
    1. 1
      Make sure Steam is running before launching FiveM
    2. 2
      Verify you're logged into Steam with the account that owns GTA V
    3. 3
      If Steam was already running, try restarting it:
      • Right-click the Steam icon in your system tray (or exit from the Steam menu)
      • Select "Exit"
      • Wait a few seconds, then launch Steam again
      • Make sure you log in to the correct account
    4. 4
      If restarting Steam doesn't work, try reinstalling Steam entirely. This won't delete your games, but you may need to log in again.
    5. 5
      After Steam has fully loaded, launch FiveM and try to connect again
  • If these solutions don't resolve the SteamID error:
    • Restart your computer and try the process again
    • Check if Steam is experiencing any network outages

Common Questions About Steam and FiveM

Answers to frequently asked questions about Steam integration with FiveM

Some servers choose to require a Steam ID to protect their server against newly created accounts or players with VAC bans. It helps server administrators manage their community and enforce rules.

No, this issue is unrelated to where you own GTA V. The server simply requires that you be logged into any valid Steam account when you connect so it can check its status (like age or VAC bans).

No, your Steam profile's privacy settings (public, friends only, private) do not affect FiveM's ability to detect the Steam client or retrieve the necessary ID for server verification.

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