UUID version guide
- UUID1:Time-based UUIDs for workflows that need chronological ordering.
- UUID3:MD5 namespace-based UUIDs where the same input should produce the same output.
- UUID4:Random UUIDs, the most common choice for general unique identifiers.
- UUID5:SHA-1 namespace-based UUIDs, similar to UUID3 with a stronger hash.
How to use
- Choose a UUID version: UUID1, UUID3, UUID4, or UUID5.
- Choose whether to remove hyphens.
- For a single UUID, click Refresh or Copy.
- For batch generation, enter a count from 1 to 3000, click Generate, then Copy all results.
Common use cases
- Database primary keys and distributed system IDs
- API request IDs and log tracing
- Unique filenames for uploads
- Session IDs and token generation