UUID Generator

Generate unique identifiers (v1 & v4) with customizable formatting options

How to Use the UUID Generator

1

Select Version

Choose between UUID v4 (random) or v1 (time-based) format.

2

Configure Options

Set quantity (1-100), format (uppercase/lowercase), and hyphens.

3

Generate & Copy

Click generate and copy individual or all UUIDs to clipboard.

What is a UUID?

A UUID (Universally Unique Identifier), also known as a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier), is a 128-bit number used to uniquely identify information in computer systems. UUIDs are designed to be unique across space and time without requiring a central registration authority.

🎲UUID v4 (Random)

  • Generated using random or pseudo-random numbers
  • Most commonly used version (RFC 4122)
  • 122 bits of randomness
  • Extremely low collision probability
  • Best for general-purpose use

UUID v1 (Time-based)

  • Generated using timestamp and MAC address
  • Embeds creation time in the UUID
  • Naturally sortable by creation time
  • Useful for ordered data
  • May reveal machine identity

Common Use Cases

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Database Primary Keys

Use UUIDs as primary keys for distributed databases where auto-increment IDs aren't suitable.

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API Request IDs

Track API requests and responses with unique identifiers for logging and debugging.

📁

File Naming

Generate unique filenames for uploads to prevent conflicts and ensure uniqueness.

🔐

Session Management

Create unique session tokens and identifiers for user authentication systems.

📦

Message Queue IDs

Identify messages in distributed systems and message queues uniquely.

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Resource Identifiers

Generate unique IDs for resources in microservices and distributed applications.