locked

A red padlock icon representing security and restricted access.
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What does the locked emoji mean?

Keep your secrets safe with this bold, red lock.

This vibrant red padlock emoji is a classic symbol of security, privacy, and restricted access. It is frequently used in Discord servers to indicate private channels, locked threads, or to jokingly signal that a conversation is 'top secret' or off-limits.

When to use it

  • Marking a channel as private or restricted
  • Signaling that a conversation is top secret
  • Indicating that a thread is now closed
  • Adding emphasis to a secure password discussion

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How to add this emoji

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