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RandomUser

Generates and list user data.

RandomUser API is a free Test Data API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Test Data
Visit documentation ↗randomuser.me

About Random User Generator

Random user generator is a FREE API for generating placeholder user information. Get profile photos, names, and more. It's like Lorem Ipsum, for people.

Provider
Random User Generator
Website
randomuser.me ↗

Details from randomuser.me.

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RandomUser API FAQ

Who provides the RandomUser API?

The RandomUser API is provided by Random User Generator (randomuser.me). Random user generator is a FREE API for generating placeholder user information. Get profile photos, names, and more. It's like Lorem Ipsum, for people.

Is the RandomUser API free?

Yes. The RandomUser API is listed in the Test Data category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the RandomUser API require an API key?

No. The RandomUser API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the RandomUser API from the browser?

CORS support for the RandomUser API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the RandomUser API support HTTPS?

Yes. The RandomUser API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.