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UUID & ID Generator

Generate unique identifiers including UUID v4, UUID v7, NanoID, and ULID. Perfect for database keys, session IDs, and unique references.

UUID Version 4

Random UUID with 122 bits of entropy. Most common UUID version for general use.

Format: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-4xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx • Random • 36 characters

When to Use Each Format

UUID v4

  • • General purpose IDs
  • • No ordering needed
  • • Maximum compatibility
  • • Database primary keys

UUID v7

  • • Time-based sorting
  • • Database performance
  • • Event tracking
  • • Audit logs

NanoID

  • • URL shorteners
  • • File names
  • • Compact IDs needed
  • • Modern applications

ULID

  • • Distributed systems
  • • Lexicographic sorting
  • • MongoDB ObjectID replacement
  • • Case-insensitive systems