UUID Generator

Generate unique identifiers in various UUID formats

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UUID Versions

Version 1: Time-based with MAC address
Includes timestamp and node ID
Version 3: Name-based using MD5
Hash of namespace and name
Version 4: Random/pseudo-random
Most commonly used
Version 5: Name-based using SHA-1
Preferred over version 3

Use Cases

  • 🗄️ Database primary keys
  • 🌐 API request tracking
  • 📁 File naming and organization
  • 🔐 Session identifiers
  • 📱 Mobile app identifiers
  • 🏷️ Resource tagging
  • ⚡ Distributed system IDs
  • 🔗 URL shortening services