What is the key icon used for?

It signifies actions related to security, access, or unlocking content or features within an application.

How do I use the key icon in React?

Import it using `import { KeyIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'` and then use it as a component: ` `.

Heroicons are provided under the MIT license, allowing for free use in both open-source and commercial projects.

Heroicons · key · MIT

The Heroicons key icon depicts a stylized key, commonly used to represent actions related to access, security, authentication, or unlocking features.

Install

npm i @heroicons/react

Import & render

import { KeyIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline';

<KeyIcon className="size-6" />

Heroicons ships this icon in 4 styles — each its own import:

24/outline

<KeyIcon className="size-6" />

24/solid

<KeyIcon className="size-6" />

20/solid

<KeyIcon className="size-6" />

16/solid

<KeyIcon className="size-6" />

What is the key icon used for?: It signifies actions related to security, access, or unlocking content or features within an application.
How do I use the key icon in React?: Import it using `import { KeyIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'` and then use it as a component: `<KeyIcon className="h-6 w-6" />`.
What is the license for Heroicons?: Heroicons are provided under the MIT license, allowing for free use in both open-source and commercial projects.

The same idea in other libraries, and near matches in Heroicons.

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