lock

A black padlock icon in a closed position.
Used in 2 servers · 6 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the lock emoji mean?

Keep your secrets safe with this classic digital padlock.

The lock emoji is a universal symbol for security, privacy, and restricted access in digital communication. It is frequently used in Discord servers to indicate private channels, encrypted conversations, or to jokingly signal that a topic is 'off-limits' or 'classified'.

When to use it

  • Marking a channel as private and restricted
  • Indicating that a conversation is highly confidential
  • Signaling that a specific topic is off-limits
  • Representing digital security or password protection

Also known as: :blacklock:

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the lock 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 lock image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the lock image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.