UUID / GUID Generator

Generate RFC 4122 compliant UUIDs (v1, v4, v5) for databases, APIs, and unique identifiers

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All Versions

Generate UUID v1 (time-based), v4 (random), and v5 (namespace-based)

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Cryptographically Secure

v4 and v5 use Web Crypto API for true randomness

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1-Click Copy

Copy UUID to clipboard with one click

🔒 Browser-Based Security
All UUIDs are generated in your browser using window.crypto. No data leaves your device.

Enter namespace and name for UUID v5 generation

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💡 For developers: Generate UUIDs with:
uuidgen --random
# Generate v4 UUID (macOS/Linux)
New-Guid
# Generate v4 UUID (PowerShell)

Why Use UUIDs?

UUIDs provide globally unique identifiers that are essential for:

⚠️ UUID v1 is NOT recommended for security-sensitive applications as it reveals timestamp and (theoretical) MAC address

UUID Version Comparison

Version Use Case Security
v1 Time-based with node identifier Low - reveals timestamp
v4 Fully random (recommended) High - cryptographically secure
v5 Namespace-based (SHA-1) High - deterministic but secure

💡 For most applications, UUID v4 is the best choice due to its randomness and security

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