Five-Click Protection – What is it in Vaping?

Definition

Five-Click Protection is a safety feature built into most modern vape mods and vape pens that prevents accidental firing of the device. By rapidly pressing the fire button five times within two seconds, the chipset locks or unlocks the device, cutting power to the atomiser. This simple sequence stops the coil from heating when the mod is in your pocket or bag, avoiding burnt flavour, wasted Nicotine“>freebase nicotinee-liquid, and potential battery damage. For Australian vapers, it’s the quickest built-in safeguard against unintentional activation while travelling or storing your kit.

Technical Details

Inside the firmware, a micro-controller counts button presses and measures the interval between each click—usually 0.2–0.8 s. When five valid presses are detected inside a 2-second window, the chip toggles a software flag that disables the MOSFET gate driving the coil. Output voltage drops to 0 V, the screen shows “LOCKED” or a padlock icon, and the LED may flash three times. Variants include three-click (common on pod systems) and two-plus-three click sequences on some DNA boards. Temperature-control and variable-wattage devices retain all other menu functions while locked, whereas basic pens lock the entire circuit. No measurable current is drawn from the 18650/21700 cell, extending standby time.

Usage & Tips

Always perform the five-click sequence before stowing your mod in a bag, car console, or even loose pockets—especially when using a Fused Clapton build that heats instantly. If the device refuses to unlock, check that the button is free of e-liquid flooding around the Port“>fill port; residue can block the micro-switch. Should the mod auto-fire right after unlocking, remove the atomiser immediately, clean the 510 connection, and inspect the fire button for sticky flavour residue. Finally, teach new vapers the gesture; it’s the fastest way to comply with Australian battery-safety guidelines and prevents coil burnout when you forget to turn the device off overnight.

History & Context

Five-Click Protection debuted on early Joyetube eGo-T batteries in 2010, answering airline and consumer complaints about pocket-firing pens. The feature quickly became an industry standard, adopted by Evolv, Yihi, and later every major Chinese chipset maker, shaping today’s OH&S-friendly vaping culture Down Under.