What is the Unicode codepoint for SOS button?

The 🆘 SOS button emoji is encoded as U+1F198 (hex 1F198). It belongs to the Alphanum group inside Symbols.

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 SOS button have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :sos:, :help:, and :sos_button:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 🆘 emoji automatically.

Fluent 3D

Native Unicode

SOS button

SOS button (🆘) from Symbols.

Name

SOS button

Shortcodes

:sos::help::sos_button:

Themes

helpemergencysos

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About the 🆘 SOS button emoji

The 🆘 SOS button emoji is part of the Symbols category and the alphanum group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :sos:, :help:, and :sos_button: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

SOS button (Unicode codepoint U+1F198) sOS button (🆘) from Symbols.. 🆘 stands for "SOS button" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+1F198. Symbol emojis like 🆘 read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+1F198 (1F198). It joined the Unicode standard in version 6.0 and shipped on iOS from version 6.0 onward. Common shortcodes: :sos:, :help:, :sos_button:. Visually, the dominant palette leans red based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under help, emergency, and sos tag views. Tap 🆘 above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.

When to use 🆘 SOS button

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 help-themed, emergency-themed, and sos-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 🆘 SOS button emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the SOS button 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 🆘 SOS button emoji mean?: 🆘 stands for "SOS button" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+1F198. Symbol emojis like 🆘 read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+1F198 (1F198). It joined the Unicode standard in version 6.0 and shipped on iOS from version 6.0 onward. Common shortcodes: :sos:, :help:, :sos_button:. Visually, the dominant palette leans red based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under help, emergency, and sos tag views. Tap 🆘 above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for SOS button?: The 🆘 SOS button emoji is encoded as U+1F198 (hex 1F198). It belongs to the Alphanum group inside Symbols.
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 SOS button have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :sos:, :help:, and :sos_button:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 🆘 emoji automatically.