If your copyright-protected work was posted on YouTube without your authorization, you can submit a copyright removal request to request that the content be removed. Submitting a copyright removal request is a legal process.
For more info on removal requests, including what happens after you submit a removal request, go to our overview of the copyright removal request process.
Prepare a copyright removal requestBefore you submit a copyright removal request, you need to consider the following:
Our webform can’t be used to submit removal requests for non-video content, such as channel banner images. Learn how to submit a removal request for non-video content.
To submit a copyright removal request, click this button to go to the webform:
Submit a copyright removal request
You can also get to the webform directly from YouTube Studio:
To view the copyright removal requests you’ve previously submitted to YouTube:
If you manage many copyrighted-protected works and often need to submit removal requests, you may be eligible for more advanced copyright management tools. Learn more about YouTube's copyright management tools.
Prevent reuploadsFrom the webform, select an option to prevent copies of the videos you’re reporting from being uploaded to YouTube again. If you select this option, your email address and copyright owner name may be shared with the uploader of the videos that are prevented from reupload. Learn more about preventing reuploads of removed videos.
Do not make false claims. Misuse of the removal request webform, such as submitting false information, may result in the suspension of your account or other legal consequences.
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