The Sims 4: How to Find a Sim ID

Created by Maxis, The Sims 4 is an exciting life simulation title where players can make and control the lives of in-game characters called Sims. From cooking to traveling, the game offers players a wide range of engaging activities to participate in. Not only can they create Sims, but they can also help them with their jobs, hobbies, and relationships as Sims go through various stages of their lives.

During The Sims 4 gameplay, players may occasionally require a Sim’s ID for several in-game purposes. ID refers to a unique identification number assigned to Sims in the game. Although Simmers usually identify a Sim by their name, they may require the Sim ID to apply certain cheats. Read on to learn how to find a Sim’s ID and what to use it for in The Sims 4.

How to Find a Sim’s ID in The Sims 4

To get a Sim’s ID, players will have to use a cheat code. But first, they will need to enable cheats by following these simple steps:

On PC, press Ctrl+Shift+C simultaneously. Mac users can press Command+Shift+C, while console gamers should press all bumper buttons
This will open the cheat box. The next step involves typing ‘testingcheats true’ in the cheat box to enable cheats
Once cheats are activated, players will see the ‘Cheats are Enabled’ message in the cheat box
Next, type ‘sims.get_sim_id_by_name (first name) (last name) and hit ‘Enter’
Players can replace (first name) and (last name) with the first and last names of the Sim they want to find the ID for. For example, if Simmers are looking for a Sim’s ID whose name is Frank Slade, they will need to type ‘sims.get_sim_id_by_name Frank Slade'
Upon entering the required cheat code, players will see the ID of that particular Sim in the cheat box

Which Cheats Require a Sim’s ID in The Sims 4

There are many cheats in The Sims 4 that require the Sim’s ID. Usually, these cheats target a specific Sim using their ID rather than applying the cheat effect to all Sims in the household. Here are some of those cheats: