Developer UUID tools

C# GUID Generator

Generate GUIDs for C# and .NET projects, then review the standard Guid.NewGuid, Guid.Parse, and Guid.TryParse workflows.

C# GUID generator

Create GUID values for .NET tests, models, migrations, and API examples.

123e4567-e89b-42d3-a456-426614174000
123e4567-e89b-42d3-a456-426614174001
123e4567-e89b-42d3-a456-426614174002
123e4567-e89b-42d3-a456-426614174003
123e4567-e89b-42d3-a456-426614174004
123e4567-e89b-42d3-a456-426614174005
123e4567-e89b-42d3-a456-426614174006
123e4567-e89b-42d3-a456-426614174007
123e4567-e89b-42d3-a456-426614174008
123e4567-e89b-42d3-a456-426614174009
Output options

Generate 1 to 1000 IDs per batch.

Generated values stay in your browser. This page does not send UUIDs or GUIDs to a server for generation.

Guid.NewGuid() example

In .NET, Guid.NewGuid() creates a new GUID value. Convert it to a string for transport or display.

Generate a GUID in C#
Guid id = Guid.NewGuid();
Console.WriteLine(id.ToString());

Parse and validate GUIDs

Use Guid.Parse when invalid input should throw. Use Guid.TryParse when you want a safe validation branch.

Parse and validate a GUID
Guid parsed = Guid.Parse("123e4567-e89b-42d3-a456-426614174000");

if (Guid.TryParse(input, out Guid value))
{
    Console.WriteLine(value);
}

Common C# GUID mistakes

Do not treat an empty string as Guid.Empty. Guid.Empty is the all-zero GUID value. Use TryParse for user input and external payloads.

FAQ

How do I generate a GUID in C#?+

Call Guid.NewGuid() to create a new GUID value in .NET.

How do I validate a GUID in C#?+

Use Guid.TryParse(input, out Guid value) for safe validation.

Is a C# GUID the same as a UUID?+

In most practical cases, yes. GUID is the term used by Microsoft and .NET APIs for the same 128-bit identifier format.