At Symbol @ — Copy & Paste
The at symbol @ was originally a commercial sign meaning 'at a rate of' and became the core character of email addresses. Today it is also the social media mention symbol on Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and most other platforms.
How to Type At Symbol
Shift + 2 on US keyboardShift + 2 on US keyboardTap on the main keyboard → @@On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find @. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.
Unicode Details
U+0040640040@Where Is At Symbol Used?
- ✦Email addresses
- ✦Social media mentions
- ✦Usernames
- ✦Handles
Other Names for @
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the at symbol on a Mac?▼
On a Mac, press Shift + 2 on US keyboard to insert @ directly in any text field.
Does @ work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼
Yes — @ is a standard Unicode character (U+0040) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.
What is the HTML code for @?▼
The HTML entity for @ is @. You can also use the numeric reference @ or the hex reference @.