system

Two interlocking blue gears on a black background.
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What does the system emoji mean?

When the gears are turning but the server is burning.

This neon blue gear icon is a staple for technical channels and developer-focused Discord servers. It is commonly used to represent system maintenance, bot updates, or when someone is trying to troubleshoot a complex issue in the chat.

When to use it

  • Indicating that a server update is happening
  • Signaling that someone is troubleshooting a problem
  • Representing technical maintenance in a chat
  • Showing that your brain is currently working

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