How to Remove Leaked Content

Complete step-by-step guide to removing your leaked content from the internet

Act Quickly for Best Results

The faster you respond to leaked content, the more effective your removal efforts will be. Content spreads rapidly across platforms, so immediate action is critical.

Discovering your private content leaked online is distressing, but you have legal rights and practical tools to remove it. This guide walks you through the complete removal process, from initial discovery to successful takedown.

Step 1: Document the Leak

Before taking removal action, thoroughly document the leaked content. This evidence is critical for DMCA notices and potential legal action.

What to Capture:

  • Full URLs: Copy and save the complete URL of every page containing your content
  • Screenshots: Capture the entire page showing the content, URL bar, and timestamp
  • Uploader Information: Username, account details, upload date if visible
  • Hosting Details: Website name, hosting provider (use WHOIS lookup)
  • Sharing Metrics: View counts, shares, comments—shows extent of distribution

Pro Tip: Archive the Evidence

Use web archive services like archive.is or the Wayback Machine to create permanent records of infringing pages. This prevents the uploader from deleting evidence before you file your takedown.

Step 2: Identify Where Content is Hosted

Common Leak Locations by Content Type:

Adult Content Creators:

  • • Coomer.party / Kemono.party
  • • ThothHub and variations
  • • Simpcity forums
  • • Pornhub, xVideos, xHamster
  • • Telegram leak channels
  • • Discord servers
  • • Reddit r/[creator]leaks subreddits

General Creators/Influencers:

  • • Instagram repost accounts
  • • YouTube re-upload channels
  • • Twitter/X leak accounts
  • • Facebook groups
  • • Pinterest boards
  • • Tumblr blogs
  • • File hosting (MEGA, MediaFire, Dropbox)

How to Find All Instances:

  1. 1
    Google Search: Search "[your name/username] leaked" and related terms
  2. 2
    Reverse Image/Video Search: Use Google Images, Yandex, TinEye to find unauthorized copies
  3. 3
    Platform-Specific Searches: Search your username on each major platform
  4. 4
    Monitor Social Mentions: Check if people are sharing links to your leaked content

Step 3: Choose Your Removal Method

Option A: Platform Reporting (Fastest for Major Sites)

Most major platforms have built-in copyright reporting tools:

Instagram/Facebook (Meta)

In-app: Report → Intellectual Property → Copyright
Or web form: facebook.com/help/contact/634636770043106

Response time: 24-48 hours

TikTok

In-app: Long-press video → Report → Intellectual Property → Copyright
Or form: tiktok.com/legal/copyright-policy

Response time: 24-72 hours

YouTube

youtube.com/copyright_complaint_form

Response time: 48-96 hours

Twitter/X

help.twitter.com/forms/dmca

Response time: 24-48 hours

Reddit

reddit.com/report → Copyright → Fill out DMCA form

Response time: 48-72 hours

Pornhub / Major Tube Sites

Email: content-removal@pornhub.com
xVideos: xvideos.com/abuse
SpankBang: dmca@spankbang.com

Response time: 48-96 hours

Option B: Formal DMCA Takedown (For Unresponsive Sites)

If a site doesn't have a reporting form or ignores reports, send a formal DMCA notice:

Required Elements of DMCA Notice:

  • 1. Your name and contact information (email, address)
  • 2. Description of copyrighted work being infringed
  • 3. URL(s) of infringing content
  • 4. Statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
  • 5. Statement that information is accurate under penalty of perjury
  • 6. Your physical or electronic signature

Finding DMCA Contact:

  • • Check website footer for "DMCA", "Copyright", or "Legal" links
  • • Search site for "dmca agent" or "designated agent"
  • • Use WHOIS lookup to find hosting provider, then contact them
  • • Search US Copyright Office database for registered agent

Option C: Google De-Indexing (Reduce Visibility)

Even if you can't remove content from a site, you can remove it from Google search results:

  1. 1.Visit google.com/webmasters/tools/legal-removal-request
  2. 2.Select "Copyright" and fill out the removal request
  3. 3.Provide URLs you want removed from search
  4. 4.Google typically processes within 24-48 hours

Note: This doesn't delete content, just makes it harder to find via Google

Step 4: Follow Up and Escalate

Don't assume your first takedown request worked. Active follow-up dramatically increases success rates.

Follow-Up Timeline:

  • 24 hours: Check if content was removed
  • 72 hours: Send follow-up email if still live
  • 7 days: Escalate to hosting provider if no response
  • 14 days: Consider legal action for blatant refusal to comply

Escalation Steps:

  1. 1
    Contact the website's hosting provider with DMCA notice
  2. 2
    File complaint with the hosting provider's upstream ISP
  3. 3
    Submit copyright claim to domain registrar (may get domain suspended)
  4. 4
    Report to payment processors (PayPal, Stripe) if site monetizes your content
  5. 5
    Consult attorney about legal action (cease & desist, lawsuit)

Special Situations

Revenge Porn / Non-Consensual Intimate Images

This is a criminal offense in most jurisdictions. Additional protections available:

  • File police report immediately—this is a crime, not just copyright violation
  • Use specialized reporting: cybercivilrights.org or Google's "Remove intimate images" form
  • Platforms prioritize these reports—often removed within hours
  • Consider restraining order if you know the uploader

Content on Dark Web / Anonymous Forums

Harder to remove but not impossible:

  • • Standard DMCA won't work on anonymous networks (Tor, I2P)
  • • Focus on de-indexing from search engines that catalog dark web
  • • Report to hosting providers if content surfaces on clearnet mirrors
  • • Monitor to prevent spread to mainstream platforms
  • • Consider professional reputation management services

File Sharing Services (MEGA, Dropbox, Google Drive)

These platforms have streamlined DMCA processes:

  • • MEGA: mega.nz/takedown → Usually responds within 24 hours
  • • Google Drive: support.google.com/legal/troubleshooter/1114905 → Very responsive
  • • Dropbox: dropbox.com/dmca → Processes within 48 hours
  • • MediaFire: mediafire.com/dmca.php → Response time varies

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