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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.

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

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.

⏱️ Typical response time: around 3 business days per public reporting

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.

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