How to generate 10 characters long random string (all ASCII)?
Introduction
In some cases, it may be necessary to generate character strings that include the full set of printable ASCII characters. This includes uppercase and lowercase letters, digits, and a wide range of special characters such as punctuation marks and symbols. Such strings offer a high degree of entropy, making them suitable for scenarios where maximum randomness and complexity are required.
Printable ASCII characters range from character code 32 (space) to 126 (~), encompassing a total of 95 unique symbols. When all of these are used in code generation, the resulting strings are highly resistant to brute-force attacks and pattern guessing, which is especially valuable in cryptographic applications, password generation, and token creation.
The example below demonstrates how multiple character types can be combined in a single pattern. A generated string might look like: `A7#pG!rQ`, mixing letters, digits, and special characters in one compact and secure sequence. These kinds of codes are more difficult to read or transcribe manually but offer superior randomness and uniqueness.
This approach is particularly useful in contexts where human interaction is limited and system-level validation is the primary mode of input handling, such as in backend security layers or automated testing environments.
This example shows in simple way how multiple patterns can be used at once.
Example codes
Below you will find 10 examples of 10 characters long random string (all ASCII).
Generator configuration
Our free 10 characters long random string (all ASCII) generator needs the appropriate settings to generate a file with data in the right format. Below is the exact configuration that should be set to get the effect as in the example above.
Generator mode | Advanced |
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Prefix | Leave empty |
Suffix | Leave empty |
Allow duplicated codes? | No |
Single code length | 10 |
Set of characters that can appear in the code | \L\l\d\@\ |
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