settings (Animated)

A set of gray and brown interlocking gears representing technical settings.
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What does the settings emoji mean?

The classic gears of progress, now in a handy, bite-sized format.

This emoji features the iconic gear icon, universally recognized as the symbol for settings, configuration, or technical adjustments. In Discord and Slack communities, it is frequently used to signal that someone is 'tinkering' with server roles, adjusting bot parameters, or simply trying to fix a technical issue. It serves as a shorthand for all things related to maintenance, customization, and behind-the-scenes engineering.

When to use it

  • Signaling that you are adjusting server settings
  • Indicating that you are fixing technical bugs
  • Representing the act of customizing user profiles
  • Showing that you are busy configuring bots

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download GIF above to save the settings 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 settings 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 settings 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 settings image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.