UUID Generator (v4 & v7)
Make one UUID or a thousand. Pick fully random v4 or time-sortable v7, and format them your way. All in your browser.
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In 3 steps
How to use it
Pick a version
v4 is fully random. v7 starts with a timestamp so it sorts by time.
Choose a format
Lowercase or UPPERCASE, with or without hyphens or {braces}.
Generate and copy
Make up to 1,000 at once and copy them all.
Fast facts
Good to know
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122 random bits
A v4 UUID has 122 random bits, enough that you would need about 2.7 quintillion to expect one repeat.
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v7 sorts by time
The first 48 bits of a v7 UUID are a millisecond timestamp, which keeps database indexes tidy.
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v7 shows its age
Because v7 includes the creation time, use v4 when the time must stay private.
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RFC 9562
Both versions follow the current UUID standard, including version and variant bits.
FAQ
UUID Generator: your questions answered
What is a UUID?
A UUID (Universally Unique Identifier, also called a GUID) is a 128-bit label, usually written as 32 hexadecimal characters in five groups, like 3f2b8c1e-5d4a-4b7e-9c10-2a6f8e1d0b34. It lets different systems create IDs independently without coordinating and still avoid clashes.
What is the difference between UUID v4 and v7?
Version 4 is made of 122 random bits. Version 7 starts with a 48-bit Unix timestamp in milliseconds followed by random bits, so v7 values sort in creation order, which is friendlier to database indexes. Both are defined in RFC 9562.
Can two UUIDs ever be the same?
In theory yes, in practice no. With 122 random bits in a v4 UUID you would need to generate about 2.7 quintillion (2.7 × 10¹⁸) of them before there is even a 50% chance of a single duplicate.
Is a UUID safe to use as a secret or password?
A v4 UUID from a secure generator is unguessable, but UUIDs are designed as identifiers, not secrets, and are often logged or shown in URLs. For access tokens use the Random String Generator with at least 128 bits of entropy. Avoid v7 for anything secret, because it reveals when it was made.
Are my UUIDs sent or stored anywhere?
No. They are generated in your browser and exist only on screen. Randomnumbers.co has no database and the page is blocked by your browser from contacting any other server.
What is the difference between a UUID and a GUID?
Nothing meaningful. GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) is the name Microsoft uses; the format is the same. Microsoft tools often write GUIDs in uppercase inside braces, which this generator can do with the format options.
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