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Generate a UUID in Kotlin

Kotlin reuses the JDK's java.util.UUID.

Kotlin example

Kotlin
import java.util.UUID

val id = UUID.randomUUID().toString()

No install? Use the tool or API

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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