Webflow's UserID

How to get Webflow's UserID for the currently logged in user.

Webflow does not expose the UserID in an accessible way. This is a core limitation as it means you cannot capture information relating to the current user, and connect it to the user through Webflow's API - a key component of application builds.

Custom Data Workaround

If you use an automation platform like Make or Zapier, one possibility is to;

• Create a custom user data field called user-id

• Build an automation on the new-user-created Webflow API webhook

• When this happens, grab the UserID, and then turn around and update your custom user data field on the same user record

• Use SA5 Custom User Fields setup to access that data

Unlike CMS Item ID's Webflow's UserID's do not change even on a backup restore.

Hyperflow

Sygnal has developed a new framework called Hyperflow which fully replaces the SA5 User Info library with a server-side solution that;

• Requires zero site setup

• Instantly retrieves the current user info with no delay

• Can access the full user record

  • Name & Email

  • UserID

  • Access Groups

  • Custom User Fields

  • Utility Settings

• Can use User data to do;

  • Personalization

  • App Builds

  • Paywalls