lock

Red padlock icon centered on a black rounded square background.
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What does the lock emoji mean?

Keep it under wraps with this bold, red lock icon.

This classic red padlock emoji is a staple for signaling privacy, security, or restricted access in digital conversations. It is frequently used in Discord servers to denote private channels, locked threads, or to jokingly tell someone to keep a secret.

When to use it

  • Marking a channel as private or restricted
  • Telling someone to keep a secret quiet
  • Indicating that a discussion is now closed
  • Signaling that a file is password protected

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the lock 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 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.