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UUID Generator

Generate Version 1, 4, and 7 UUIDs for your applications with single and bulk generation options

UUID Version

Single UUID Generator

Bulk UUID Generator

UUID Version Comparison

Version 1Timestamp

Format: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-1xxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx

Contains: Timestamp + MAC address (or random node)

Pros: Sortable by creation time, guaranteed uniqueness

Cons: May reveal MAC address, privacy concerns

Use case: When you need time-ordered UUIDs and privacy isn't critical

Version 4Random

Format: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-4xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx

Contains: Cryptographically secure random numbers

Pros: Maximum privacy, no information leakage

Cons: Not sortable, purely random

Use case: Most common choice, best for general purpose use

Version 7Sortable

Format: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-7xxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx

Contains: Timestamp + random data

Pros: Sortable, privacy-friendly, modern standard

Cons: Newer standard (2022), limited support

Use case: When you need sortable UUIDs with privacy protection

⚠️ Privacy & Security Notes

Version 1 Privacy: May expose your computer's MAC address. We use random node values instead of real MAC addresses for privacy protection.

Version 4 Security: Uses cryptographically secure random number generation for maximum unpredictability.

Version 7 Benefits: Combines the sortability of V1 with the privacy of V4, making it ideal for modern applications.

RFC 4122 Compliance: All generated UUIDs conform to the official UUID standard.