Lock characters cover security and privacy, the 🔒 closed padlock, 🔓 open lock, 🔐 lock with key and 🔏 lock with pen, plus the 🛡 shield. Use them for passwords, secure pages and "locked" states. Copy any from the keys below; being pictographic symbols they have no Windows Alt code, so in Word type the code shown and press Alt + X.
01 Symbols at a glance
| Symbol | How to type | |
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| Locked (Padlock) | U+1F512 · Word: 1F512 Alt+X · 🔒 |
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| Open Lock | U+1F513 · Word: 1F513 Alt+X · 🔓 |
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| Closed Lock With Key | U+1F510 · Word: 1F510 Alt+X · 🔐 |
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| Lock With Ink Pen | U+1F50F · Word: 1F50F Alt+X · 🔏 |
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| Shield | U+1F6E1 · Word: 1F6E1 Alt+X · 🛡 |
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| Link | U+1F517 · Word: 1F517 Alt+X · 🔗 |
02 FAQ
How do I type a 🔒 lock symbol?
On phones, the padlock is in the emoji keyboard under objects. On desktop, copy it from the keys above, or in Word type 1F512 then Alt+X for the closed 🔒, 1F513 for the open 🔓.
What is the difference between 🔒 and 🔐?
🔒 (U+1F512) is a plain closed padlock, meaning "locked" or "secure". 🔐 (U+1F510) is a padlock with a key beside it, suggesting the key or password that unlocks it. Use 🔒 for a locked state and 🔐 for key/access.
Which lock symbol means "secure" or HTTPS?
A closed padlock 🔒 is the universal "secure" mark, echoing the padlock browsers show for an HTTPS site. Use 🔒 for security and privacy, and 🔓 (open lock) to show something is unlocked or public.