Random String Generator
Generate cryptographically secure random strings for passwords, API keys, tokens, and other security purposes.
Generation Options
Random String Generator
Generate cryptographically secure random strings.
About Random Strings
Generate cryptographically secure random strings using the browser's crypto API. Perfect for passwords, API keys, and tokens.
- API keys and access tokens
- Password generation
- Session identifiers
- Nonces and salt values
- Temporary file names
Security Features
Cryptographically Secure
Uses crypto.getRandomValues() for true randomness
Not predictable with pseudo-random algorithms
Suitable for security-sensitive applications
Customizable Character Sets
Letters Only: A-Z, a-z (52 characters)
Alphanumeric: Letters + 0-9 (62 characters)
With Symbols: Letters + numbers + special chars (94 characters)
Common Use Cases
API Development
Password Generation
Session Management
File and Resource Naming
Security Recommendations
Length Guidelines
use case | minimum length | recommended |
|---|---|---|
Passwords | 12 characters | 16+ characters |
API Keys | 32 characters | 64+ characters |
Session Tokens | 32 characters | 40+ characters |
CSRF Tokens | 24 characters | 32+ characters |
Temporary Files | 8 characters | 12+ characters |
Character Set Recommendations
High Security: Include symbols for maximum entropy
URLs/Filenames: Letters + numbers only (avoid special chars)
User Passwords: Balance security with usability
API Keys: Letters + numbers (easier to handle)
Storage Security
Browser Compatibility
This tool uses crypto.getRandomValues() which is supported in:
All modern browsers (Chrome 11+, Firefox 21+, Safari 3.1+)
Node.js environments
Mobile browsers
Web Workers
Fallback: If crypto.getRandomValues() is unavailable, the tool uses Math.random() with a security warning.