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UUID Generator
Create v4 or v7 identifiers locally in your browser, with real randomness and copy options.
Version
Generate identifiers
Result
Tool Features
v4 and v7
A random id, or a time-ordered id that suits modern databases.
Flexible copy
Copy one or all, in uppercase or without hyphens.
About UUID Generator
This UUID generator creates identifiers locally using RFC 4122 and RFC 9562, without sending any data.
What is UUID?
A UUID uniquely identifies records in distributed systems. v4 is random. v7 is ordered by creation time.
UUID format:
The common layout is 8-4-4-4-12 hex digits. In v4 the first digit of the third group is 4. In v7 it is 7.
Why Use UUID?
- Uniqueness: Each UUID is globally unique, even in distributed systems.
- Security: Hard to guess or predict compared to sequential numbers.
- Decentralization: No need for a central server to generate identifiers.
- Compatibility: Global standard supported in all operating systems and programming languages.
Use Cases
- Developers — Use UUIDs as unique identifiers in databases, APIs, or distributed systems.
- Database Designers — Create unique identifiers for records in databases instead of sequential numbers.
- Web Developers — Use UUIDs in user sessions, tokens, or session identifiers.
- Application Developers — Generate unique identifiers for objects, events, or transactions in applications.
- Software Testers — Create unique test data or identifiers for automated tests.
- System Administrators — Use UUIDs as unique identifiers in distributed systems or microservices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tool free?
Yes, the tool is completely free and requires no registration or subscription.
What is UUID v4?
UUID v4 is a type of UUID that uses random numbers. It follows the RFC 4122 standard and is the most commonly used in applications.
Are generated UUIDs truly unique?
Yes, the probability of UUID v4 collision is extremely low (about 1 in 5.3 × 10^36), making it practically unique in all cases.
How many UUIDs can I generate?
You can generate unlimited UUIDs. The tool supports generating up to 100 UUIDs at once.
Can I use generated UUIDs in production?
Yes, UUIDs generated by this tool are valid and can be used in any production application or system.
Are generated UUIDs saved?
No, not at all. All generation is done locally in your browser and no data is sent or saved on the server.
What is the difference between UUID v4 and v7?
v4 is fully random. v7 starts with a millisecond timestamp, then random bits, so it stays unique and sorts well in databases.
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