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UUID Validator

Validate UUID format, detect version (v1-v5), verify RFC 4122 variant, and identify special UUIDs.

Enter a UUID above to validate

We'll check format, version, variant, and special UUID detection

What we check

Format Check

Validating UUID format (8-4-4-4-12 hex pattern)

Version Detection

Detecting UUID version (v1-v5)

Variant Verification

Checking variant bits (RFC 4122, NCS, Microsoft)

Special UUID Detection

Checking for nil (all zeros) or max (all ones) UUID

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UUID Validator: How to Check Format and Version of Any UUID

Learn what UUIDs are, the differences between v1 through v7, and how to validate UUID format and structure.

What Is a UUID?

A UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) is a 128-bit value used to uniquely identify information in computer systems. Written as 32 hexadecimal digits displayed in five groups separated by hyphens, a UUID looks like 550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000.

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