Frequently Asked Questions
What is NanoID?
NanoID is a tiny, secure, URL-friendly unique string ID generator. It uses a larger alphabet (A-Za-z0-9_-) than UUID, resulting in shorter IDs with the same collision probability.
How does NanoID compare to UUID?
NanoID generates shorter IDs (21 characters by default vs 36 for UUID) that are URL-safe. It is ideal for use in URLs, filenames, and database keys where brevity matters.
Can I customize the NanoID alphabet?
Yes! You can define any custom alphabet for your NanoID, including only numbers, only letters, or any specific character set. This is useful for generating human-readable or domain-specific IDs.