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UUID v4 for development, APIs and databases.

UUID Generator

Generate UUID v4 identifiers for development, databases, APIs, testing, logs and distributed systems.

Everything is generated locally in your browser.

Create UUID v4

Generate one or multiple UUIDs, copy them to the clipboard or download them as text.

Generate UUID v4 online

A UUID is a universally unique identifier used to distinguish records, resources, events or objects in digital systems.

UUID v4 values are generated from random data. They are commonly used in software development, APIs, databases, testing, logs and distributed systems.

Common uses

  • Identifiers for database records.
  • Temporary IDs for testing or prototypes.
  • Identifiers for events, logs or requests.
  • Test data for APIs and distributed systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is a UUID?

UUID stands for Universally Unique Identifier. It is used to identify records, objects, events or resources in a practically unique way.

Which UUID version does this tool generate?

This tool generates UUID version 4, which is based on random values.

Are UUIDs generated locally?

Yes. UUIDs are generated directly in your browser and are not sent to SWS Universe.

What can I use a UUID for?

You can use UUIDs in development, databases, APIs, testing, logs, temporary identifiers and distributed systems.