🔐 Locked with Key Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔐 | Locked with Key | A padlock secured with a key signifying security and locked status. | Symbols | U+1F510 | :locked_with_key: |
Meaning
The 🔐 emoji depicts a padlock closed and secured by a key, symbolizing locked or protected information and privacy.
Common Uses
- Indicating secured or private content in messages or apps
- Representing security features in digital communication
- Expressing confidentiality or data protection
- Used in contexts involving password or encryption references
- Signifying something that cannot be accessed without permission
Examples
🔐 Password protected document
🔐 Keep this information confidential
🔐 Account security enabled
Related Emojis
- 🔒 Locked: A simpler padlock without a key, general symbol for locked status.
- 🔓 Unlocked: Represents an open or unsecured lock, opposite of 🔐.
- 🗝️ Key: Represents the tool used to lock or unlock, related to controlling access.
- 🔑 Key2: Often means access or control, highlighting the ability to unlock secured things.
Technical Notes
The 🔐 emoji corresponds to Unicode codepoint U+1F510, introduced around Unicode 6.0. It may differ slightly in appearance across platforms but consistently shows a locked padlock with a key. It does not support skin tone variations as it is an object symbol.
FAQ
What does the 🔐 emoji mean?
This emoji represents a padlock secured with a key, symbolizing security and protection.
How is the 🔐 emoji used?
It is commonly used to indicate secured content, privacy, or locking in chats and digital contexts.
Does the meaning of the 🔐 emoji change by context?
Its meaning remains focused on security or locked status but can imply confidentiality or restricted access depending on context.
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