How to File a DMCA Takedown on Reddit

Step-by-step guide to removing your content from Reddit.

Overview

Reddit has a dedicated DMCA process. Content can appear on Reddit in several forms:

• Direct image/video uploads
• Links to external sites
• Text posts with links
• Comments with links

Before You Start

You'll need:

• The specific Reddit post/comment links
• Evidence of ownership
• Your contact information

DMCA Process

Step 1: Access the Form

Go to Reddit's Copyright Report

Or directly: Reddit DMCA Form

Step 2: Select Request Type

Choose "Copyright Infringement" or "Report content that infringes my copyright"

Step 3: Complete the Form

Contact Information

• Your full legal name
• Email address
• Physical address
• Phone number

Copyrighted Work

• Description of the original work
• Where you first published it
• Link to your original (if available)

Infringing Content

• Full Reddit link(s) - format: reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/xxxxx
• Description of how it infringes your rights

Statements

• Good faith statement
• Accuracy/perjury statement
• Electronic signature

Step 4: Submit

Review and submit. Reddit sends a confirmation email.

Expected Timeline

Stage	Timeline
Acknowledgment	Within 24-48 hours
Review	1-5 business days
Removal	Within 24 hours of approval

What Happens After Removal

When Reddit removes content:

• The post/comment is deleted
• The uploader receives a notice
• Repeat offenders may be banned
• Moderators are notified

Special Cases

Content in Private Subreddits

You may not be able to see or access the link. In this case:

• Describe the subreddit name if known
• Explain the situation in your request
• Reddit may investigate internally

Content Already Deleted

If the user deleted the content but it's cached:

• Submit the request anyway
• Note that the content was previously visible
• Reddit can clear caches

Multiple Posts

If your content appears in multiple posts:

• List all links in one request
• Group by subreddit if helpful
• You can submit follow-up requests if needed

Dealing with Reposting

Reddit has a repeat infringement policy, but content may be reposted by different users.

Proactive Steps

1. Report each new instance
2. Ask moderators to ban the content in specific subreddits
3. Consider posting your own watermarked versions
4. Use Reddit's "Trusted Flair" programs if available

If Reddit Doesn't Remove Content

If your request is denied:

1. Review the denial reason
2. Provide additional evidence
3. Contact Reddit directly via support
4. Report to search engines (Google, Bing)

Tips for Success

Full Links

Always provide the complete Reddit link, not just the subreddit name.

Include All Links

If a post has multiple images, make sure to report the specific post containing your content.

Check Comments

Your content might be in comments, not just posts. Include comment permalinks.

Contacting Moderators

For faster informal removal, you can try messaging subreddit moderators:

1. Go to the subreddit
2. Look for "Message the Mods" in the sidebar
3. Politely explain the situation
4. Provide proof of ownership

WARNING

Moderator removal is voluntary. Always file a formal DMCA request as backup.

Next Steps

• Twitter Removal - Remove from Twitter/X
• Writing a Takedown Notice - General notice template