UUID Generator

Generate secure, random UUIDs instantly. Perfect for developers and system administrators. Cryptographically strong version 4 UUIDs.

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Understanding UUID

A Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit number used to uniquely identify information in computer systems. Also known as GUID (Globally Unique Identifier), UUIDs are standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). These identifiers are designed to provide a high probability of uniqueness across space and time.

UUID Structure

A UUID consists of:

  • 32 hexadecimal digits
  • 5 groups separated by hyphens
  • Total of 36 characters
  • Version information

Applications

UUIDs are used in:

  • Database keys
  • Distributed systems
  • Session identification
  • File systems

Using Our Generator

Our UUID Generator creates version 4 UUIDs using cryptographically strong random numbers. Perfect for developers needing unique identifiers for their applications.