UUID Generator
Generate RFC 4122 v4 UUIDs instantly with one-click copy controls, hyphen/casing toggles, and a recent history tray.
UUID generator
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About this tool
Gearizen's UUID Generator is the always-on utility you open whenever you need a clean RFC 4122 compliant identifier without opening a command line or shipping data off site. The interface loads instantly in the browser, so product managers, QA testers, and backend developers can copy a fresh UUID v4 between meetings, while frontend teammates test forms with repeatable unique strings. Because every output is computed via the Web Crypto API, the tool is reliable, frictionless, and tuned for workflows that demand statistically unique IDs in seconds.
Beyond the headline task of creating random GUIDs, the UUID Generator is packed with controls that help maintain naming conventions across infrastructure, documentation, and analytics pipelines. Toggle hyphen separators on and off to match database schemas, convert character casing to uppercase or lowercase for log readability, and use the dedicated copy button so your clipboard always holds the latest identifier. Paired with the ability to lock in prefixes or suffixes through your own scripts, it becomes the ergonomic middle ground between ad hoc shell commands and heavyweight password managers that are overkill for day-to-day ID creation.
Real-world teams rely on consistent IDs for cache busting, customer support references, and content migrations. The UUID Generator complements those scenarios by logging the last few outputs in an accessible history list so you can backtrack and re-copy individual UUIDs without regenerating. Integrating the tool into sprint rituals shortens QA feedback loops, because testers can paste a new UUID into feature flags, order forms, or workflow automation triggers without guessing what characters are safe. This reduces the risk of collisions, keeps analytics events deduplicated, and ensures every new experiment launches with clean metadata.
Search engines favor tools that answer intent-rich queries, so this UUID Generator page dives into topics like UUID namespaces, collision odds, and storage trade-offs between textual GUIDs and binary formats. Combined with our related tools—such as the Hash & HMAC Generator for validation and the Slugify tool for URL-safe naming—the page builds topical authority around identifiers and structured content. Bookmark it when you need compliant UUIDs fast, want clarity on hyphenated formatting, or simply prefer to keep identifier creation within a secure, offline-ready browser workspace.
How to use
Choose your UUID formatting
Toggle hyphens and casing so the identifier matches your storage and logging rules, then confirm it with the copy button when you're ready.
Generate a fresh identifier
Use the generate action or simply focus the tool to create a new RFC 4122 v4 UUID powered by Web Crypto entropy.
Copy and document the result
Copy the new UUID to your clipboard and note it in deployment checklists, tickets, or configuration files.
Review recent outputs if needed
Use the built-in history tray to re-copy the previous five UUIDs when provisioning multiple resources.
Examples
| Scenario | Input | Output | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyphenated lowercase UUID for database keys | Format: lowercase, hyphens on | 3f2b9e58-6c49-4d38-8d6a-5e9f4574f84c | Use for readability in logs and SQL tables. |
| Uppercase UUID for enterprise logging | Format: uppercase, hyphens on | 7C6A4D2F-5A9B-4E5C-9B5A-2AF4C1E7D0A1 | Matches systems that normalize identifiers to uppercase. |
| Compact UUID for storage | Format: lowercase, hyphens off | ab12f3c4d567890eab12f3c4d567890e | Removes separators for column-constrained databases. |
Help & FAQ
Are UUID v4 values unique?
They are statistically unique due to 122 random bits. Collisions are astronomically unlikely for typical usage.
Should I remove hyphens?
Hyphens are formatting-only. Remove if you prefer compact storage.