Node.js · Middle · Question 44 of 75

How do you generate a cryptographically secure random token?

1Date.now().toString(16)
✓Correct answer: crypto.randomBytes(32).toString("hex") or crypto.randomUUID()
3Math.random().toString(36)

Explanation

Math.random() is predictable and must not be used for tokens, session IDs or password reset links.

Further reading

Node.js API: Crypto ↗

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