---
name: "getClientStateNumber"
type: command
status: ok
groups: ["Multiplayer"]
arma3_since: "1.56"
locality: {"argument": null, "effect": null, "server_exec": false}
source: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getClientStateNumber
revid: 348456
updated: 2023-11-08T13:00:18Z
---

# getClientStateNumber

*Command · Multiplayer · Arma 3 v1.56*

## Description

Returns client state in network game. Works on both, client and dedicated server. The following states are possible:

| [getClientStateNumber](../commands/getClientStateNumber.md) | [getClientState](../commands/getClientState.md) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | "NONE" | No client (or singleplayer) |
| 1 | "CREATED" | Client is created |
| 2 | "CONNECTED" | Client is connected to server, message formats are registered |
| 3 | "LOGGED IN" | Identity is created |
| 4 | "MISSION SELECTED" | Mission is selected |
| 5 | "MISSION ASKED" | Server was asked to send / not send mission |
| 6 | "ROLE ASSIGNED" | Role was assigned (and confirmed) |
| 7 | "MISSION RECEIVED" | Mission received |
| 8 | "GAME LOADED" | Island loaded, vehicles received |
| 9 | "BRIEFING SHOWN" | Briefing was displayed |
| 10 | "BRIEFING READ" | Ready to play mission |
| 11 | "GAME FINISHED" | Game was finished |
| 12 | "DEBRIEFING READ" | Debriefing read, ready to continue with next mission |

## Syntax

```sqf
getClientStateNumber
```

**Returns:** [Number](../topics/Number.md) - client state (see table above)

## Examples

### Example 1

```sqf
_state = getClientStateNumber;
```

### Example 2

```sqf
_inGame = getClientStateNumber > 8;
```

## See also

[getClientState](../commands/getClientState.md) · [getPlayerUID](../commands/getPlayerUID.md)

<sub>Source: [BI Community Wiki — getClientStateNumber](https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getClientStateNumber) (revision 348456).</sub>