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# Random

The `Xmf\Random` class produces random strings for use as tokens or keys.

All methods may throw an `\Exception` if a suitable random number cannot be generated. See the [random\_bytes()](http://php.net/manual/en/function.random-bytes.php) documentation for more information.

## generateOneTimeToken()

Return a hashed random number suitable for use as a one time token.

## generateKey()

Return a hashed random number suitable for use as a medium strength key.