🔑️ Key emoji
HTML
🔑
Unicode
U+1F511
What is 🔑️ called?
🔑️ is called the Key emoji.
It is also known as door key, access key, or gold key. These are natural common, regional, technical, or appearance-based terms rather than extra official names; Unicode’s official name is key.
What does 🔑️ mean?
🔑 is officially named key. A key, representing access, solutions, unlocking potential, and the essential tools for opening locks or solving problems. Fundamental symbol for gaining entry, discovering answers, or accessing restricted resources.
Use it for literal references to key and for access, solutions, unlocking potential, problem-solving, entry tools, access control. The modern key can mean access, a password, a clue, or a solution; artwork colour does not guarantee gold. Related choices include 🔐 Locked with key and 🗝️ Old key.
Other meanings
It can mean access, solutions, unlocking potential, problem-solving, entry tools, access control. Context determines whether a message is office, measuring, organisation, security, access, or interface.
Example Usage
Found the key 🔑 to solving this complex problem
The office, security, or tools message includes key 🔑
More details
Officially named key. Its code point is U+1F511. It was introduced in Emoji 1.0.
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Visual description
A metal key showing the characteristic teeth and handle design used for opening locks and gaining access to secured areas.
The modern key can mean access, a password, a clue, or a solution; artwork colour does not guarantee gold. Colours, proportions, orientation, and fine details vary by platform.
⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.
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