---
title: "gpci | open.mp"
description: "Fetch the CI (computer/client identification) of a user, this is linked to their SAMP/GTA on their computer."
canonical: https://omp.itsneufox.com/docs/scripting/functions/gpci
language: en
---

# gpci

## Description

Fetch the CI of a user, this is linked to their SAMP/GTA on their computer.

warning

A player's CI is NOT UNIQUE, some players may have similar or the same CI, don't ban solely due to a CI match.

## Parameters

| Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| playerid | The ID of the player to fetch their CI. |
| serial\[\] | String to store the fetched CI in. |
| len = sizeof (serial) | Assigned size of the string. |

## Return Values

This function will return the string value of a user's CI.

## Example Usage

**SA-MP server:**

```c
#include <a_samp>

#if !defined gpci
    native gpci(playerid, serial[], len);
#endif

public OnPlayerConnect(playerid)
{
    new serial[41]; // 40 + \0
    gpci(playerid, serial, sizeof(serial));

    new string[128];
    format(string, sizeof(string), "Your CI Serial: %s", serial);
    SendClientMessage(playerid, -1, string);
    return 1;
}
```

**open.mp server:**

```c
#include <open.mp>

public OnPlayerConnect(playerid)
{
    new serial[41]; // 40 + \0
    GPCI(playerid, serial, sizeof(serial));
    SendClientMessage(playerid, -1, "Your CI Serial: %s", serial);
    return 1;
}
```

## Notes

warning

In SA-MP server you must add 'native gpci(playerid, serial\[\], len);' at the top of your script before using any CI functions.

## Related Functions

-   [GetNetworkStats](https://omp.itsneufox.com/docs/scripting/functions/GetNetworkStats): Gets the servers networkstats and saves it into a string.
-   [GetPlayerNetworkStats](https://omp.itsneufox.com/docs/scripting/functions/GetPlayerNetworkStats): Gets a player networkstats and saves it into a string.