A FiveM ID is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each player who creates a FiveM account. This ID is used to identify you across all FiveM servers and is essential for various in-game interactions, such as joining servers, participating in events, and engaging with other players. Think of your FiveM ID as your digital fingerprint – it's a one-of-a-kind code that represents you in the FiveM universe.
In the FiveM framework, "FiveM ID" can refer to two distinct things:
Most admin menus (vMenu, EzAdmin, Ox Admin) let you target players by their current session ID, which is short and easy to type. fivem id
FiveM is closer to GMod’s model than to Steam’s.
| Aspect | Rating (1-10) | |--------|----------------| | Clarity for new devs | 4 | | Robustness against cheating | 7 | | Flexibility | 9 | | Documentation | 6 | | Overall for production servers | 8 (when used correctly) | A FiveM ID is a unique numerical identifier
For the average player, the ID system is invisible but crucial. It ensures that your progress isn't lost. If you spend 50 hours grinding for a car on a serious roleplay server, you want the assurance that your save file is tied to your unique ID, not your IP address or a temporary session token.
Example (Lua):
For server owners, always use the license: identifier for database primary keys and bans to ensure maximum stability. For players, treat your FiveM ID like a password—don't share it publicly unless necessary for server verification.