lock

A pink pixelated padlock icon on a black background.
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What does the lock emoji mean?

Keep your secrets safe with this classic pixelated padlock.

This pixel-art padlock is a staple in digital communication, representing security, privacy, or the act of locking down a conversation. It is frequently used in Discord servers to denote private channels, restricted content, or simply to signal that a topic is off-limits.

When to use it

  • Marking a channel as strictly private access
  • Indicating that a conversation is now closed
  • Signaling that sensitive information is being shared
  • Representing account security or password protection

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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.