Random String Generator Online — Tokens, Slugs, and IDs
A free online random string generator for developers. Configure the character set (alphanumeric, alphabetic, numeric, hex, or custom), length, and count, then generate cryptographically random strings for tokens, slugs, API keys for testing, invitation codes, fixture IDs, and more. The generator uses the browser's `crypto.getRandomValues` API — strong randomness, computed locally, no values logged or sent to a server.
Features
Cryptographically secure randomness
Uses `crypto.getRandomValues` under the hood — suitable for tokens, invite codes, and most security-adjacent IDs.
Configurable charset
Pick from alphanumeric, lowercase, uppercase, numeric, hex, or supply a custom character set.
Bulk generation
Generate up to 100 strings at once and copy them all — handy for seeding test fixtures.
Optional uniqueness
Toggle "Unique strings only" to reject duplicates in the output batch.
How to generate a random string online
Pick a charset, length, and count, then click Generate.
- Choose a character setSelect alphanumeric, hex, or a custom set such as `ABCDEF0123456789`.
- Set length and countUse the sliders to pick string length (1–200) and how many strings to generate (1–100).
- Click Generate, then CopyCopy a single string or click "Copy All" to grab the whole batch.
Examples
Generate a URL-safe slug
Charset: alphanumeric, length: 12, count: 1
a7Kp2QxM9YbZ
Generate 5 hex tokens
Charset: hex, length: 16, count: 5
b3f1c2a98e7d4061 2d8af09147c5e6b3 f7a3c2918bde40d6 91ec78a3b25f0d4e c4b29a01f3e87d65
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the random string generator cryptographically secure?
- Yes. It uses the browser's built-in `crypto.getRandomValues` API, which is backed by the operating system's CSPRNG. This is suitable for tokens, slugs, invite codes, and most security-adjacent use cases. For long-term human passwords, prefer the dedicated Password Generator.
- How long can the generated strings be?
- Up to 200 characters per string, and up to 100 strings per batch. If you need longer strings, run the generator multiple times or open an issue for a larger limit.
- Can I use a custom character set?
- Yes. Select "Custom..." from the charset dropdown and type the characters you want. The generator samples uniformly from your set.
- Are the generated strings sent anywhere?
- No. Generation happens entirely in your browser. There is no server-side step, and no logging — even of counts.
- Can I generate UUIDs or MongoDB ObjectIds?
- Use the dedicated UUID Generator or ObjectId Generator tools — they produce strings in the exact format those specs require.