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Online UUID v4 Generator (Random)

Generate secure, random Version 4 UUIDs instantly. Our tool is private, fast, and requires no installation. Perfect for developers needing unique identifiers for their applications.

Bulk UUID Generation

Enter the number of UUIDs to generate and download them as a text file. Ideal for batch processing and data management tasks. Explore JSON Generator for generating bulk data in json format.

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Understanding UUID v4

What is a Version 4 UUID?

A Version 4 UUID is a universally unique identifier that is generated using 122 bits of purely random data. Unlike other versions, it does not contain any information about the device or time it was created, making it the most common and widely used UUID for ensuring privacy and security. Its strength lies in its unpredictability, making it ideal for generating IDs that should not be guessable.

How to Generate UUIDs in Code

JavaScript
// Using the crypto module (native in browsers and Node.js)
const newUuid = crypto.randomUUID();
console.log(newUuid);
Python
import uuid

# Generate a random UUID v4
new_uuid = uuid.uuid4()
print(new_uuid)

Common Use Cases for UUID v4

  • Database Keys:Generate unique primary keys for database records without collision risk.
  • Session Identifiers:Create secure and random IDs for user sessions in web applications.
  • Transaction IDs:Assign a unique identifier to every transaction in a financial or logging system.
  • File Names:Generate unique names for uploaded files to prevent overwriting.

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