Random UUID Generator

Unique Identifiers

Generate random UUIDs (Universally Unique Identifiers) instantly. UUIDs are 128-bit numbers used to uniquely identify information in computer systems.

Generation Options

Generated UUIDs

Generated UUIDs will appear here

UUID Versions

v4 Random

Most common version. Uses random numbers for all bits.

v1 Time-based

Based on timestamp and MAC address (or random node).

v3/v5 Namespace-based

Based on namespace and name (MD5/SHA-1).

Common Uses

  • Database primary keys
  • Session IDs
  • API request IDs
  • File names and references
  • Distributed systems

Technical Info

Total bits: 128 bits
Format: 8-4-4-4-12 hex
Standard: RFC 4122
Probability of collision: Virtually zero