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UUID v4 Generator
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- No signup
This UUID v4 generator creates RFC 4122 version 4 random identifiers. Generate one or many UUIDs for database keys, correlation IDs, and test fixtures—using cryptographic randomness in your browser.
Version 4 UUIDs are random—collision probability is negligible for practical app scales.
Use UUID v7 or ULID when sortable time-ordered IDs matter for database indexing.
100% Client-Side
Your data never leaves your computer.
How to use this tool
Click generate, copy the UUID, or bulk-generate multiple values for test datasets.
Worked example
Example: generate `550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000`-style IDs for seeding a local Postgres table without collisions.
When to use this
- Seeding development databases.
- Creating correlation IDs for distributed tracing examples.
- Generating primary keys in prototypes.
Common examples
- Generate v4 UUID for a new database primary key in local seed scripts.
- Batch of five UUIDs for mock API fixtures in integration tests.
- UUID for trace id in log correlation examples in documentation.
- Ten UUID v4 values → seed rows for local integration test database.
- UUID v7 batch → ordered IDs for event-sourcing demo data.
What people search for
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Common mistakes
- Using UUID v4 when sequential IDs would index better.
- Hardcoding generated UUIDs in production migrations without coordination.
- Expecting v4 to embed timestamp—it does not.
Related long-tail tasks
- generate 100 uuids for test data
- uuid v4 vs v7 comparison
- validate uuid format online
How it works
Choose UUID version 4 (random) or version 7 (time-ordered), how many to generate, and formatting options. UUIDs are created in your browser with the Web Crypto API and are not stored or sent to a server.
Limitations
Results are based on the inputs you provide and may not cover every edge case. This tool is for general use and is not professional advice.
Privacy and file handling
Your data is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our server.
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Frequently asked questions
What is UUID v4?
Version 4 UUIDs are 128-bit random identifiers with standard formatting (8-4-4-4-12 hex groups).
Are UUIDs guaranteed unique?
Practically unique through randomness—not mathematically impossible to collide, but extremely unlikely.
Uppercase or lowercase?
Both are valid. APIs often accept either; stay consistent within a project.
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