Emoji 0.6
key
Also known as keys, lock, major, password, unlock
A key emoji commonly representing keys, locks, passwords, access, security, or ownership.
Meaning
The key emoji depicts a physical key and is used for literal keys, locked objects, passwords, and access. It can also symbolize security, ownership, or an important solution.
Unicode name
Its official Unicode name is key, with keywords including keys, lock, major, password, and unlock.
Platform designs
Apple
Apple depicts a gold-toned key angled diagonally with a round head and simple teeth.
Google
Google Noto shows a metallic gold key tilted diagonally, with a round bow and cut teeth.
Twitter
Twemoji presents a yellow-gold key angled diagonally, with a circular head and notched teeth.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🔑 key belong to?
🔑 key belongs to the objects category, which contains 268 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🔑 key?
🔑 key was added in Emoji 0.6. Its codepoint is U+1F511, made up of 1 code points.
