locked

A red padlock symbol representing security and restricted access.
Used in 3 servers · Free for your Discord server

What does the locked emoji mean?

Keep your secrets safe with this bold, red lock emoji.

The locked padlock emoji is a universal symbol for security, privacy, and restricted access. In Discord and Slack communities, it is frequently used to indicate private channels, sensitive information, or to jokingly signal that a conversation is 'top secret'.

When to use it

  • Marking a private channel for trusted members
  • Signaling that a conversation is strictly confidential
  • Indicating that a file is password protected
  • Restricting access to certain server roles

Also known as: :emoji_41:

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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 locked 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 locked 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 locked image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.