Fingerprint Emoji

People

A detailed, graphical representation of a human fingerprint, showing the unique swirls, loops, and ridges found on the tip of a finger. The lines are rendered in a deep, distinct shade to mimic an ink-based impression.

Usage Context

Used to represent identity, security, or the act of authentication, such as unlocking a phone or verifying access. It is frequently used in discussions about biometrics, privacy, or personal touch, often appearing alongside icons like 🔒 or 📱.

History

Added to the Unicode standard in 2024, the fingerprint emoji reflects the modern shift toward biometric security in personal electronics. Its inclusion acknowledges how integral biological identifiers have become in how we secure and interact with our digital devices.

Details

Glyph

🫆

Unicode

U+1FAC6

Shortcode

:emoji_u1fac6:

HTML Entity

&#xD83E;&#xDEC6;

Specifications

Vendor Microsoft

Category People

Subcategory person-symbol

Unicode Version 6.0

Emoji Version 1.0

License MIT

Microsoft Fluent License

Emoji graphics by Microsoft. © Microsoft Corporation. Licensed under MIT. Excludes assets such as Clippy, flags, and trademarks.

Microsoft Fluent Emoji assets are licensed under the MIT License. Certain assets—such as Clippy, country flags, and Microsoft product/brand trademarks—are excluded from this license and may not be used without separate permission.

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