🔒 Locked Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 | Locked | Represents a locked padlock indicating security or privacy | Symbols | U+1F512 | :locked: |
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Meaning
The 🔒 emoji depicts a closed padlock. It symbolizes security, privacy, protection, or something that is restricted or inaccessible.
Common Uses
- Indicating secure websites or protected content.
- Representing privacy settings or data encryption.
- Showing something is locked or unavailable.
- Signaling confidentiality or secrecy.
- Used in conversations about safety or access control.
Examples
🔒 Secure your account now.
This document is 🔒 confidential.
🔒 Access denied.
Related Emojis
- 🔓 Unlocked: Represents an open padlock indicating accessibility.
- 🔑 Key: Symbolizes access or the means to unlock.
- 🛡️ Shield: Represents protection and security broadly.
- 🔐 Locked with Key: Indicates locked with a key, slightly different style.
Technical Notes
The emoji has the codepoint U+1F512 and appeared around Unicode 6.0. Its appearance varies slightly by platform but always shows a closed padlock. This emoji has no skin tone variants.
FAQ
What does the 🔒 emoji mean?
A symbol of a locked padlock representing security and privacy.
How is the 🔒 emoji used?
To indicate that something is protected, confidential, or inaccessible.
Does the meaning of the 🔒 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can also imply secrecy or restricted access depending on the conversation.
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