A UUID (universally unique identifier) is a 128-bit value designed so that two independently generated UUIDs are, for all practical purposes, never the same — useful for database keys, session IDs, and tracking records without a central authority assigning numbers.
This tool generates version 4 UUIDs, the random variant, using your browser's cryptographically secure random number generator.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these UUIDs guaranteed unique?
Collisions are astronomically unlikely with version 4 UUIDs — the random space is large enough that everyday use will never realistically produce a duplicate.
Can I use these as database primary keys?
Yes, UUIDs are commonly used as primary keys, especially in distributed systems where auto-incrementing integers from a single source aren't practical.