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Generate a UUID in Java

java.util.UUID is part of the JDK.

Java example

Java
import java.util.UUID;

String id = UUID.randomUUID().toString();

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Here's a fresh version 4 UUID generated right now — copy it, or call the API from any language.

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curl https://getuuid.sh/api/uuid

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