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TikTok DMCA Takedown: How to Remove Your Stolen Videos

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Quick answer

TikTok DMCA Takedown in Short

  • What it is. A copyright report that asks TikTok to remove a video using your content without permission.

  • Where to file. TikTok's online copyright form, or in the app: Share, Report, Counterfeits and intellectual property.

  • What you need. Video links, proof the original is yours, your contact details and a typed signature.

  • Stop re-uploads. Tick "Prevent future copies" so TikTok tries to block the same video.

  • Cost and speed. Filing yourself is free. On Rulta's Premier and Legend plans, most removals finish in 1 to 7 days.

Do it yourself

How to File a DMCA Takedown on TikTok, Step by Step

You must own the video or be its authorized representative. Here is TikTok's form, step by step.

Open TikTok's copyright formSimplified copy of TikTok's form with example details. Some optional fields are hidden.
After you file

What Happens After You File

What TikTok does with your report.

TikTok Reviews Your Report

  • TikTok checks the report is complete and comes from the owner.
  • It may contact you if something is missing.
  • If the video breaks its policy, TikTok removes it and tells you both.

What the Uploader Sees

  • TikTok may share your report details, such as the owner's name.
  • Your notice may be forwarded to the uploader.
  • A business email on the form is a good idea.

Strikes on the Uploader's Account

  • Each removal gives the uploader a copyright strike.
  • Strikes expire after 90 days.
  • In TikTok's example, 3 copyright strikes lead to a permanent ban.

If the Uploader Appeals

  • The uploader can appeal in the app.
  • TikTok forwards the appeal to you, with their contact details.
  • TikTok may restore the video if you do not take court action.

Stopping Re-uploads

  • "Prevent future copies" makes TikTok try to block the same video.
  • New edits or crops may need a new report.

Only Report What Is Yours

  • Check fair use before you report.
  • Misleading reports can make you liable for damages.
Rulta does it for you

How Rulta Handles TikTok Takedowns for You

Find every copy, report it, and keep watching.

Finds Your Videos Every Day

  • We scan TikTok every day, or anytime from your dashboard.
  • Facial recognition and fingerprinting catch edited, cropped or unwatermarked copies.

Files the Notice for You

  • Notices go out as soon as we find a leak.
  • Filed under Rulta's company details wherever the platform allows.
  • Most TikTok removals finish in 1 to 7 days.

Watches Beyond TikTok

  • We find your TikToks on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, X and 200M+ websites.
  • As a Google partner since 2017, we remove copies from Google search in 4 to 24 hours.

Removes Fake TikTok Accounts

  • We scan TikTok daily for usernames that copy yours.
  • Most fake accounts are removed in 1 to 7 days.
  • You choose: we report everything not whitelisted, or you approve each takedown.
  • TikTok and fake account removal are on the Premier and Legend plans.
FAQ

TikTok DMCA Questions

What creators ask before their first takedown. Can't find what you're looking for? .

Use TikTok's online copyright form or report the video in the app. Our step-by-step guide above shows every field.

TikTok does not publish a fixed time. When Rulta files, most TikTok removals finish in 1 to 7 days.

They may, since TikTok can share the copyright owner's name. Rulta files under its company details wherever the platform allows.

Yes, strikes expire after 90 days. TikTok may also remove one if the report is withdrawn or an appeal is approved.

Tick "Prevent future copies" and TikTok will try to block the same video. Rulta also scans TikTok for new copies every day.

Yes. TikTok accepts reports under the DMCA or similar laws, and the form lets you say the original is outside TikTok.

Fix what TikTok asks for and send it again. Our support team helps gather evidence and refile.

Yes. Use the guide above or our free TikTok guide at dmca.ai.

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