apoc.create.uuid
Deprecated Function

This function is deprecated. Use the Neo4j randomUUID() function instead.
Details

Syntax

apoc.create.uuid()

Description

Returns a UUID.

Returns

STRING

Usage Examples

The following generates a new UUID:

  • apoc.create.uuid
  • Cypher’s randomUUID() function
apoc.create.uuid
RETURN apoc.create.uuid() AS Output;
Cypher’s randomUUID() function
RETURN randomUUID() AS Output;
Results
Output

"3bfef4ba-564e-4ce1-b3af-616651f90aff"