emoji_9

A red padlock icon with an X symbol and the text DMs CLOSED displayed in a pixelated font.
Free for your Discord server

What does the emoji_9 emoji mean?

A blunt, neon-style warning that your DMs are strictly off-limits.

This emoji serves as a digital 'do not disturb' sign for users who are tired of unsolicited messages. Often used in Discord server profiles or status updates, it provides a clear, visual boundary to discourage random private messages. The pixel-art style gives it a retro, gaming-inspired aesthetic that fits perfectly into most tech-focused or community-based servers.

When to use it

  • Setting boundaries for unwanted private messages
  • Declining requests for help in direct messages
  • Warning users to keep conversations in channels
  • Signaling that you are currently busy offline

Part of these collections

Discover similar emojis

Embed & share

How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the emoji_9 image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the emoji_9 image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the emoji_9 image.
  2. Open Server Settings โ†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the emoji_9 image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.