🔒 Lock Emoji

Technical Details

Name

Lock

Short Name

:lock:

Unicode

U+1F512

Unicode Version

1.0

Release Year

2010

Category

Objects

Subcategory

Lock

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

Unicode standard sample

Unicode

LOCK emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 1F512

Apple Style

LOCK emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 1F512

Google Style

LOCK emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 1F512

Twitter Style

LOCK emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 1F512

Facebook Style

Gmail style

Gmail

SoftBank style

SoftBank

KDDI style

KDDI

SVG Code

<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <text
    x="64"
    y="64"
    font-size="96"
    text-anchor="middle"
    dominant-baseline="middle"
    font-family="serif"
  >🔒</text>
</svg>

Emoji Meaning

Meaning

A padlock symbol, typically depicted as a silver or gold lock with a closed shackle. The color may vary slightly across platforms, but the overall design remains consistent. Represents security, privacy, and protection. Officially designated by Unicode for use as a symbol of locked status or security measures.

Common Uses

  • Indicating a secure or private state: 'This information is confidential 🔒'
  • Marking content as locked or restricted: 'Premium content 🔒'
  • Expressing the need for security: 'Remember to lock your doors 🔒'

Example Sentences

  • Please ensure all data is encrypted 🔒 before transmission.
  • The meeting minutes are under lock and key 🔒
  • I always lock my phone 🔒 when I'm not using it.

Frequently Asked Questions