What is the Unicode codepoint for Chains?

The ⛓ Chains emoji is encoded as U+26D3 (hex 26D3). It belongs to the Tool group inside Objects.

How do I copy the ⛓ emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ⛓ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Chains have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :chains: and :chain:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ⛓ emoji automatically.

Fluent 3D

Native Unicode

Chains

Chains (⛓) from Objects.

Name

chains

Shortcodes

:chains::chain:

Themes

chainchains

Download as image

Renders ⛓ with your system emoji font into PNG, WebP, or SVG. Pick a pixel size, then download.

Note: PNG and WebP use the emoji font installed on your device (Apple Color Emoji on macOS/iOS, Segoe UI Emoji on Windows, Noto Color Emoji on Android/Linux), so the look matches your platform. SVG embeds the character as text — rendering depends on the viewer.

Microsoft Fluent UI Emoji — pixel-perfect originals

Download Microsoft's official Fluent rendering of ⛓. SVG files are vector (scales to any size); the 3D PNG is 1024×1024.

About the ⛓ Chains emoji

The ⛓ Chains emoji is part of the Objects category and the tool group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :chains: and :chain: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Chains (Unicode codepoint U+26D3) chains (⛓) from Objects.. Chains is the long name of ⛓, an emoji that lives in the Objects corner of the spec. ⛓ is handy in checklists, product roundups, and "what's in my bag" posts. In hex, the codepoint reads 26D3; the canonical Unicode form is U+26D3. Unicode introduced it in v5.2; Apple's iOS has carried it since v9.1. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:chains:`, `:chain:`. Its color profile reads blue — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Closely related themes: chain and chains. Tap ⛓ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.

When to use ⛓ Chains

Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

Pair ⛓ with chain-themed and chains-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
Lead a caption with ⛓ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the ⛓ Chains emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Chains emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ⛓ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ⛓ Chains emoji mean?: Chains is the long name of ⛓, an emoji that lives in the Objects corner of the spec. ⛓ is handy in checklists, product roundups, and "what's in my bag" posts. In hex, the codepoint reads 26D3; the canonical Unicode form is U+26D3. Unicode introduced it in v5.2; Apple's iOS has carried it since v9.1. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:chains:`, `:chain:`. Its color profile reads blue — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Closely related themes: chain and chains. Tap ⛓ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Chains?: The ⛓ Chains emoji is encoded as U+26D3 (hex 26D3). It belongs to the Tool group inside Objects.
How do I copy the ⛓ emoji?: Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ⛓ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Chains have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :chains: and :chain:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ⛓ emoji automatically.