Handshake Emoji
Copy the Handshake emoji
🤝🤝:handshake:%F0%9F%A4%9D\1F91DWhat does the Handshake emoji mean?
Handshake shows two hands clasped in a classic handshake, representing agreement, a deal, partnership, or mutual respect. It is commonly used in professional and business contexts to signify that an agreement has been reached. It is also used more casually to say "we are on the same page."
This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for handshake — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.
How to use the Handshake emoji
- In chat: Drop 🤝 into a sentence where you would normally write “handshake” to add tone and visual interest.
- On social media: Pair 🤝 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
- In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 🤝 or shortcode :handshake: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.
Technical details & cross-platform notes
| Category | People & Body |
| Unicode code point | U+1F91D |
| Introduced in | Emoji 3.0 (2016) |
| Shortcode | :handshake: |
| HTML entity | 🤝 |
| Platform rendering | Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays handshake everywhere — only the art style changes. |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Handshake mean?
Handshake shows two hands clasped in a classic handshake, representing agreement, a deal, partnership, or mutual respect. It is commonly used in professional and business contexts to signify that an a...
What is the Unicode code point?
Encoded at U+1F91D, introduced in Emoji 3.0 (2016). Official name: "Handshake".
How do I copy the Handshake emoji?
Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.
Is the Handshake emoji free to use?
Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.
How is Handshake used in context?
It adds visual shorthand for handshake in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.
Does it look the same on every device?
Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render 🤝 with their own style, colour, and shading.