# Webflow's UserID

Webflow does not expose the UserID in an accessible way. 

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However as of SA5 v5.4.23 we have an experimental approach to obtaining this, which we're currently evaluating. 

This should be considered EXPERIMENTAL. 

Please test it thoroughly before using in a production system. 
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## 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 

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