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Version: 3.27.2

Crypto.getRandomValues()

The Crypto.getRandomValues() method lets you get cryptographically strong random values. The array given as the parameter is filled with random numbers (random in its cryptographic meaning).

Syntax​

getRandomValues(typedArray)

Parameters​

  • typedArray
    • : An integer-based TypedArray, that is one of: Int8Array, Uint8Array, Uint8ClampedArray, Int16Array, Uint16Array, Int32Array, Uint32Array, BigInt64Array, BigUint64Array (but not Float32Array nor Float64Array). All elements in the array will be overwritten with random numbers.

Return value​

The same array passed as typedArray but with its contents replaced with the newly generated random numbers. Note that typedArray is modified in-place, and no copy is made.

Exceptions​

  • QuotaExceededError
    • : Thrown if the byteLength of typedArray exceeds 65,536.