UUID generator

Generate random UUID version 4 identifiers with the browser cryptographic random source.

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The UUID generator creates a new version 4 UUID in the current browser. UUIDs are useful as identifiers when coordination through one central sequence is inconvenient.

When to use this tool

  • Create identifiers for test fixtures or local records.
  • Generate a request or correlation ID during development.

How to use

  1. Open the tool to create an initial UUID.
  2. Select Generate to replace it with another UUID v4.
  3. Copy the value where an identifier is needed.

Example

UUID v4 shape

A generated value follows the 8-4-4-4-12 hexadecimal layout, with version and variant bits set by the browser.

How it works

  • The implementation calls crypto.randomUUID(), which produces a random UUID version 4 using a cryptographically secure random source provided by the browser.

Limits and notes

  • A UUID is an identifier, not a secret, password, access token, or proof that a record exists.
  • Random UUID collision probability is extremely low but not a mathematical guarantee of global uniqueness.

Frequently asked questions

Which UUID version is generated?

The tool generates UUID version 4 values.

Can I derive a timestamp from it?

No. Version 4 UUIDs are random and do not encode creation time.

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