# Steam API Setup

## Steam API Setup

Shows admin's Steam avatar and username.

### Step 1: Get API Key

Visit:

```
https://steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey
```

Sign in and generate a key.

### Step 2: Add to server.cfg

```cfg
set steam_webApiKey "YOUR_STEAM_API_KEY"
```

### Step 3: Restart

Restart server. Avatar appears in sidebar.

### Notes

* Cached for 1 hour
* Server-side only (never exposed to client)
* Fallback to FiveM name if Steam not linked


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