UUID Generator

Generate random UUID v4 identifiers for your applications.

What is a UUID?

A UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) is a 128-bit identifier that is unique across both space and time. UUIDs are used in databases, distributed systems, and APIs to identify resources without central coordination.

UUID v4 Format

This generator creates UUID version 4, which uses random numbers. The format is: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-4xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx

Common Use Cases

  • Database Primary Keys: Avoid integer ID collisions.
  • API Identifiers: Unique, unpredictable resource IDs.
  • Session Tokens: Secure session management.
  • File Names: Unique names for uploaded files.