DMCA guide
How to file a DMCA takedown on X (Twitter)
Removes Posts, profile and header photos, and videos.
Timeline About 3 business days.
Account needed No
Your contact shared with them Yes
Steps
- Review X's copyright policy to confirm the use isn't fair use.
- Collect exact post URLs in the form x.com/username/status/ID. Profile URLs alone are not sufficient.
- Open X's DMCA form; no account is needed.
- Complete the form with your contact info (use business details), confirmation you're the rights owner or an agent, the original work's URL or description, the infringing post URLs, and a description of the infringement.
- Submit. Use "+ Add Another Link" for multiple URLs.
Open the X DMCA report form →
Need the notice text itself? Generate one free on FileDMCA.com →
Worth knowing
- X forwards your full contact info (name, address, phone, email) to the infringer.
- Six strikes results in permanent account suspension.
If X (Twitter) doesn't act
A platform can ignore a report. Its payment processor and the people it depends on to stay online are much harder to ignore.
Filing details last verified 2026-08-13. Platforms change their forms without notice. If a link above is broken, let us know.