X (Twitter) Guide

How to Report Copyright Infringement on X (Twitter)

On X, infringement is typically someone reposting your image or video as their own, or using it as a profile or header photo without permission.

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

X reviews copyright complaints under the DMCA and, notably, applies a strike system where repeated valid complaints against the same account can lead to permanent suspension, which tends to make its review process move relatively fast.

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Step-by-step process

1

Open X's copyright complaint form

Found in the X Help Center under "Help with intellectual property issues."

2

Provide the exact post link

A profile link alone isn't enough. X needs the direct URL of the specific infringing post.

3

Add your original work and contact info

Include a link to your original content and your contact details, or those of an authorized agent if you'd rather not share your own.

4

Certify and submit

Agree to the required good-faith and accuracy statements under 17 U.S.C. § 512, then submit your electronic signature.

X Copyright Policy & Complaint Form →
⏱️ Typical response time: around 3 business days per public reporting
Evidence Checklist

What to have ready

  • Direct URL of the infringing post
  • Screenshot with visible timestamp
  • Link to your original post or content

Need the notice text?

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

Generate Your Notice →

Common Mistakes That Delay This Process

Submitting a profile link instead of the specific post URL is the most common reason an X report doesn't move forward, since X's process is built around individual posts, not accounts. Reports that skip the required good-faith and accuracy certification under 17 U.S.C. § 512 are also incomplete and won't be processed as valid DMCA notices.

Repeat Infringement and Account Consequences

X's strike system means an account with multiple confirmed copyright violations faces escalating consequences, up to permanent suspension, which is a stronger deterrent than the single-post removal most platforms offer. If the same account reposts your content again after a successful report, file a fresh complaint for the new post rather than assuming the prior decision automatically covers it, since X evaluates each report independently even against a repeat offender. Accounts operated primarily to repost others' content without transformation or commentary are also more likely to draw account-level review once a documented pattern exists.

Frequently Asked Questions About X (Twitter) Takedowns

That's a trademark matter, covered by X's separate trademark policy, not the copyright form.
X's copyright process targets material actually hosted on X. A link alone is usually not sufficient grounds for a copyright report.
Yes, unless you appoint an agent to file using their contact information on your behalf.
File a new report for each instance. X's strike system factors repeated valid complaints into account-level enforcement over time.
Yes, replies are treated the same as standalone posts. Provide the direct URL of the specific reply.
Yes, replies and quote posts go through the same copyright form. Provide the direct URL of the specific post in question.
X's copyright review process applies the same regardless of verification status, though account visibility and reach can affect how quickly an issue is noticed and reported.
Yes, a pinned post is reported the same way as any other post. Use its direct URL regardless of its pinned status.
You can still file a report for the record, though if the account is already suspended, the specific enforcement outcome may be moot.

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