lock

A blue padlock with a black skull on its face next to a blue key.
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What does the lock emoji mean?

A dark, ominous take on digital security.

This emoji features a blue padlock stamped with a skull, paired with a matching key. It is commonly used in gaming and tech communities to signal that a file, server, or conversation is dangerous, compromised, or 'locked down' due to security threats.

When to use it

  • Indicating a server channel is currently restricted
  • Warning friends about a suspicious file link
  • Signaling that a secret is being kept
  • Representing a dangerous or hacked digital account

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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 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 → 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 → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.