Instagram Guide

How to Report Copyright Infringement on Instagram

On Instagram, infringement is usually a repost of your photo, video, or reel without credit, or an account using your registered brand name or logo in its username or profile.

🕑 Guide last reviewed: July 2026 — Instagram's own process can change; the official link above is always the source of truth.

Instagram and Facebook are both owned by Meta and share the same IP reporting system, so the process — and the form itself — is nearly identical across both platforms.

Important: Takedown Wizard provides self-help templates and general information about third-party reporting processes — not legal advice, and using this site doesn't create an attorney-client relationship. We're not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any platform named on this page.

Copyright and trademark law vary by case and jurisdiction. You're solely responsible for the accuracy of anything you submit. If your situation involves significant damages, repeated infringement, or possible litigation, talk to a licensed attorney. See our for details.

Step-by-step process

Determine the type of issue

Copyright covers your original content being reused without permission; trademark covers brand-name or logo confusion, which is a separate report.

Open the right Meta form

Use Instagram's copyright reporting form for content, or Meta's IP Reporting Form for trademark and impersonation issues.

Provide your evidence

Link to your original work or trademark registration, the exact infringing post or profile URL, and your contact information.

Submit and wait for review

Meta reviews IP reports and typically responds within a few business days, notifying both you and the reported account of the outcome.

Instagram Copyright Report Form →

⏱️ Typical response time: a few business days per Meta's stated process

Evidence Checklist

What to have ready

Direct link to the infringing post (not just the profile)
Screenshot with visible username and timestamp
Link to your original post or trademark registration

Need the notice text?

Use our free generator to draft the actual copyright notice or cease-and-desist language, then paste it into Instagram's report form above.

Generate Your Notice →

Frequently Asked Questions About Instagram Takedowns

Will the person I report find out it was me?

Meta may share your name and email with the reported account as part of the review — this is disclosed upfront, so plan for it, or file through an authorized agent instead.

Can I report an account impersonating my brand?

Yes, but that's typically a trademark/impersonation report rather than a copyright report.

What if the infringing content is on Threads?

Threads is also part of Meta's ecosystem — check Meta's current Help Center, since the exact reporting path there can change independently of Instagram's.

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