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Random Token / API Key Generator

Generate a cryptographically random token, for use as an API key or secret.

Worth Knowing

Unlike a UUID, which optimizes for uniqueness, an API key or secret must optimize for unpredictability — it has to be generated from a cryptographically secure random source so no one can guess or enumerate valid keys. That distinction is the whole security model: length and true randomness are what make a token resistant to brute force. Treat any generated secret like a password — transmit it only over HTTPS, store it hashed where possible, and rotate it if it ever leaks.

How to Use

  1. Paste or type your length into the Random Token / API Key Generator above.
  2. Set any additional options: Character set.
  3. The output updates instantly and is ready to copy.

Frequently Asked Questions