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.

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.

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