🤝Handshake emoji
People & Body · Emoji 3.0

🤝Handshake Emoji

Generally, 🤝 means someone is agreeing with you or offering a handshake of friendship. It’s often used to show support or that you’ve come to an understanding.

The 🤝 emoji shows two hands shaking.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F91D
Released
2016
Shortcode
:handshake:
Skin tones
Yes
🤝
Your device
01 — Meaning

What does the 🤝 Handshake emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, 🤝 means someone is agreeing with you or offering a handshake of friendship. It’s often used to show support or that you’ve come to an understanding. 🤝 sits in hand emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in hand emojis.
Where it comes from
The 🤝 emoji shows two hands shaking. It represents a deal, agreement, or partnership. People use it to show they’ve reached an understanding or to signify unity and cooperation. You’ll see it used in business contexts, when celebrating a successful collaboration, or just as a friendly greeting to reinforce connection. It’s a positive symbol of trust.
Also known as

People search for this character under a lot of different names, and the ones we have collected number 5.

agreement emojideal emojihand emojimeeting emojishake emoji

People also look for it as agreement emoji.

02 — Platforms

Handshake emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character you send is always U+1F91D. The picture is not: it is redrawn by each system, and the designs below number 9.

Handshake emoji on Apple
Apple
iPhone, iPad, macOS
Handshake emoji on Google
Google
Android, Gmail, Chrome
Handshake emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / X
X, Discord, Twemoji apps
Handshake emoji on Facebook
Facebook
Facebook, Messenger
Handshake emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMoji
Open-source, design systems
Handshake emoji on Samsung
Samsung
Galaxy, One UI
Handshake emoji on Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows, Teams, Fluent
Handshake emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsApp
WhatsApp on Android
Handshake emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixels
Slack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Skin tones

Handshake emoji skin tones

🤝 supports all five Fitzpatrick skin tone modifiers. Each one is a separate character sequence — tap any to copy it.

04 — Copy & codes

Handshake emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :handshake:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+1F91D.

05 — How to type

How to type the 🤝 Handshake emoji

Where the emoji key lives on each system — and the codes for when there is no picker at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “handshake”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “handshake”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :handshake: and it converts to 🤝 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🤝, in CSS \1F91D, in JavaScript \u{1F91D}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.
06 — Download

Handshake emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 9. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Handshake emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Handshake emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Handshake emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Handshake emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Handshake emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Handshake emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Handshake emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Handshake emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Handshake emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px
07 — Combinations

Handshake emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around handshake for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool handshake combos
Cute handshake combos
Mood handshake combos
Aesthetic handshake combos
Dark handshake combos
Party handshake combos
Love handshake combos
Flex handshake combos
Unhinged handshake combos
Soft handshake combos
Late night handshake combos
Summer handshake combos
Gaming handshake combos
Y2K handshake combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that with 🤝, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

08 — In conversation

What 🤝 means from a girl or a guy

The same character carries a different intent depending on the sender and the message before it.

From a girl
When a girl sends you a 🤝, it usually means she agrees with you, appreciates your idea, or wants to build a friendly connection. It's often a way of saying “I’m on board” or “I support you.” Don't overthink it – it’s generally a positive sign.
From a guy
A guy sending you a 🤝 is similar to a girl; it’s a sign of agreement or support. He probably wants to show he’s in your corner. It can also be a casual way of saying "cool" or "I agree."
How to reply
If someone sends you a 🤝, you could reply with: “Awesome! 🤝”, “Let’s do it! 🤝”, “You got it! 🤝”, or “Agreed! 👍”.
Used in a sentence
09 — Apps

What 🤝 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the handshake lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, 🤝 means someone is agreeing with you or offering a handshake of friendship. It’s often used to show support or that you’ve come to an understanding. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🤝 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides, and holding it lets you pick a skin tone. A message with only 🤝 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :handshake:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🤝 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🤝 from the copy button above.
10 — Related

Emojis similar to the Handshake emoji

Same family (hands) — often confused with handshake or used alongside it.

People & Body →
👏Clapping Hands 🫶Heart Hands 🙌Raising Hands 👐Open Hands 🤲Palms Up Together 🙏Folded Hands 👋Waving Hand 🤚Raised Back of Hand 🖐Hand with Fingers Splayed ✋Raised Hand 🖖Vulcan Salute 👌Ok Hand

Collections 🤝 belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

hand emojishand emojis
11 — History

Where the 🤝 Handshake emoji came from

It arrived with the 3.0 release of the standard, which dates the handshake to 2016.

AppleiOS
Handshake emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Handshake emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Handshake emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Handshake emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
GoogleAndroid
Handshake emoji, Google, Blob, 2017
Blob, 2017
Handshake emoji, Google, Redesign, 2017
Redesign, 2017
Handshake emoji, Google, Android 2018
Android 2018
Handshake emoji, Google, Android 2020
Android 2020
Twitter / XTwemoji
Handshake emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Handshake emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Handshake emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Handshake emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F91D never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2016
Added to the standard

Handshake was approved as U+1F91D and shipped in Emoji 3.0 (2016). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 9 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🤝 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Handshake emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🤝 Handshake emoji mean?
Generally, 🤝 means someone is agreeing with you or offering a handshake of friendship. It’s often used to show support or that you’ve come to an understanding.
What does 🤝 mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you a 🤝, it usually means she agrees with you, appreciates your idea, or wants to build a friendly connection. It's often a way of saying “I’m on board” or “I support you.” Don't overthink it – it’s generally a positive sign.
What does 🤝 mean from a guy?
A guy sending you a 🤝 is similar to a girl; it’s a sign of agreement or support. He probably wants to show he’s in your corner. It can also be a casual way of saying "cool" or "I agree."
How do you reply to the 🤝 emoji?
If someone sends you a 🤝, you could reply with: “Awesome! 🤝”, “Let’s do it! 🤝”, “You got it! 🤝”, or “Agreed! 👍”.
What else is the 🤝 emoji called?
Handshake is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “agreement emoji”, “deal emoji”, “hand emoji”, “meeting emoji”, “shake emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F91D.
What is the Unicode code for 🤝?
The Handshake emoji is U+1F91D, added in Emoji 3.0 (2016). In HTML you can write it as 🤝, and in CSS as \1F91D.
How do I copy and paste the 🤝 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🤝 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :handshake: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🤝 look the same on every phone?
No. Handshake is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter/X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F91D. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.