UUID Generator Guide: Create Unique IDs for Apps 2025

Master UUID generation for databases and APIs. Learn UUID versions, implementation patterns, and best practices for creating globally unique identifiers in modern applications.

December 31, 2025 10 min read Developer Tools

Understanding UUIDs in Modern Development

UUIDs (Universally Unique Identifiers) are 128-bit identifiers guaranteed to be unique across systems. Our UUID Generator creates both v1 and v4 UUIDs instantly for development needs.

Key Benefit: UUIDs enable distributed ID generation without coordination, essential for microservices and cloud applications.

UUID Versions Explained

  • UUID v1: Time-based, includes timestamp and MAC address
  • UUID v4: Random, most common, secure

Learn more in our developer tools guide.