1 | # expo-random
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3 | Provides a native interface for creating strong random bytes. With `Random` you can create values equivalent to `Node.js` core `crypto.randomBytes` API.
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5 | # Installation in managed Expo projects
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7 | For managed [managed](https://docs.expo.io/versions/latest/introduction/managed-vs-bare/) Expo projects, please follow the installation instructions in the [API documentation for the latest stable release](https://docs.expo.io/versions/latest/sdk/random/).
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9 | You can add a polyfill for `crypto.getRandomValues` by installing [react-native-get-random-values](https://github.com/LinusU/react-native-get-random-values) and importing it in SDK 39 and higher.
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11 | # Installation in bare React Native projects
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13 | For bare React Native projects, you must ensure that you have [installed and configured the `react-native-unimodules` package](https://github.com/expo/expo/tree/master/packages/react-native-unimodules) before continuing.
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15 | ### Add the package to your npm dependencies
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17 | ```
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18 | expo install expo-random
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19 | ```
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21 | ### Configure for iOS
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23 | Run `npx pod-install` after installing the npm package.
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25 | ### Configure for Android
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27 | No additional set up necessary.
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