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🔑 Key Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Old-school golden key. DJ Khaled turned "major 🔑" into a whole catchphrase. Beyond that, it shows up in new-homeowner posts (🔑🏠 is basically a genre), escape room references, and the metaphorical "key to success" messages that flood LinkedIn.
When to Use
Use for access, passwords, solutions, new beginnings, or unlocking something new.
Example Usage
- “Key to success 🔑”
- “New home keys! 🔑”
- “Unlocking potential 🔑”
Popular Combinations
🔑🏠
New home
🔑❤️
Key to my heart
🔑🎯
Key to success
How Key looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🔑 mean in a text message?▼
Old-school golden key. DJ Khaled turned "major 🔑" into a whole catchphrase. Beyond that, it shows up in new-homeowner posts (🔑🏠 is basically a genre), escape room references, and the metaphorical "key to success" messages that flood LinkedIn. Use for access, passwords, solutions, new beginnings, or unlocking something new. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🔑 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Key emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🔑 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🔑?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:key:` to insert the Key emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f511
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:key:Keywords
lockdoorpassword
When to Use 🔑 Key
Use for access, passwords, solutions, new beginnings, or unlocking something new.
- •Send 🔑 when you want to express or reference "key" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🔑 in conversations about lock or door to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🔑 Key on social media posts, stories, or comments related to key
- •Combine 🔑 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about lock, door, password
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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