Random UUID Generator

Generate random UUIDs (v1, v4, v7) with customizable formats including standard, uppercase, no-hyphens, braced, and URN formats!

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About Random UUID Generator

A comprehensive tool for generating random UUIDs (Universally Unique Identifiers) for development and testing

What is it?

Our Random UUID Generator is a versatile tool designed for developers, database administrators, and system architects. It supports multiple UUID versions including v1 (timestamp-based), v4 (random), and v7 (modern timestamp + random). Perfect for creating unique identifiers for databases, APIs, file systems, and distributed systems.

How it works?

The generator creates cryptographically secure UUIDs based on your specifications. UUID v4 uses pure randomness, v1 includes timestamp and node information for time-ordered uniqueness, and v7 combines Unix timestamps with random data for modern applications. You can format outputs in various styles including standard, uppercase, no-hyphens, braced, and URN formats.

Key Features

Everything you need for perfect generation

Multiple UUID Versions

Support for UUID v1 (timestamp), v4 (random), and v7 (modern timestamp + random)

Various Formats

Standard, uppercase, no-hyphens, braced, and URN formats available

Cryptographically Secure

Uses secure random generation for true randomness and uniqueness

Timestamp Information

View generation timestamps for v1 and v7 UUIDs with detailed information

Easy Copying

One-click copy for individual UUIDs or copy all generated UUIDs at once

Bulk Generation

Generate up to 999 UUIDs at once with duplicate prevention options

Use Cases

Perfect for various applications and industries

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Database Primary Keys

Generate unique identifiers for database records and primary keys

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API Development

Create correlation IDs, request tracking, and session identifiers

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File Management

Generate unique file names and document identifiers

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Distributed Systems

Create node IDs and unique identifiers across multiple systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our random uuid generator
UUID v1 includes timestamp and node information, making them time-ordered but potentially revealing system info. UUID v4 is completely random and most commonly used. UUID v7 is a newer standard that combines Unix timestamps with random data, providing time ordering without revealing system information.
Yes, UUIDs are designed to be unique across space and time. The probability of generating duplicate UUIDs is so low it's considered negligible in practical applications. Our generator uses cryptographically secure random generation for maximum entropy.
UUID v4 is recommended for most general purposes as it's completely random and widely supported. Use v1 if you need time-ordered identifiers but don't mind revealing timestamp and system info. Use v7 for modern applications requiring time-ordered IDs without system information leakage.
Standard format uses lowercase with hyphens (550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000). Uppercase converts all letters to capitals. No-hyphens removes dashes for compact storage. Braced wraps in curly brackets {uuid}. URN format creates a full URN identifier (urn:uuid:...).
Yes, these UUIDs are generated using cryptographically secure methods and are suitable for production use. They follow RFC standards and provide the same uniqueness guarantees as other UUID generators.
v1 UUIDs use a timestamp since October 15, 1582, combined with a clock sequence and node identifier. v7 UUIDs use Unix timestamps (since January 1, 1970) combined with random data, providing better entropy while maintaining time ordering.

Tips & Best Practices

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Performance

Generate multiple items at once for faster results

Best Results

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Workflow

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