How To Remove a Video From YouTube That Someone Else Uploaded

If the video you want to remove contains your copyright-protected content, you can submit a copyright infringement complaint. It’s best to read Google’s guidelines on what counts as copyright-protected work before you take this route.


You can submit your copyright removal request by filling out the relevant form on a desktop. Simply fill in the required information and submit the form. Google also accepts copyright removal requests by mail, fax, and email.


Here’s how to access this form through YouTube:

• Sign in to your YouTube Studio account.
• In the left-hand menu, select Copyright.
• Click on ”New removal request.”

Individuals typically submit these requests themselves, but businesses may have experts handle the issue. As a business owner, if you aren’t submitting the request yourself, someone should be authorized to act on your behalf. For example, in a business, the request can come from an authorized representative, like a business partner or someone from your legal department.


When you submit this request, Google will ask you to confirm if you have considered copyright exceptions. These are content that you can use without the copyright owner’s permission, such as videos for educational or parody purposes. If your video meets these exceptions, it may not be removed. You can check these exceptions out here.

If it’s a certain YouTube channel that is making misleading or harmful content against you or your brand, you can report the whole channel. This way, you don’t have to report each video individually. Also, the channel owner will be wary of any future uploads that may violate YouTube’s policies.


Here’s how to report a YouTube channel on your mobile device:

• In the YouTube app, go to the channel you want to report.
• In the top right corner, click the three vertical dots (More icon).
• Select ”Report user.”
• Choose the videos on the channel that violate YouTube’s policies. While this step is optional, you can select the videos that are causing issues for you to make your report more specific.
• Select Next.
• A new window will open, asking you for more details. If you want to share additional information, you can do so in the provided text box.
• Select Submit.


If you’re using your computer to report a YouTube channel, follow these steps:

• Sign in to your YouTube account and go to the channel you want to report.
• Click ”About” at the top of the page.
• Click ”Report user.”
• Select the option you want from these three: report channel art, report profile picture, and report user.
• In the window that opens, provide more details to complement your complaint.
• Click ”Submit.”


Once you report a channel, YouTube will then take necessary action if they find the reported content violating their policies. Be patient, as this may take some time.

At times, you don’t have to take the lengthy route of reporting videos or YouTube channels. Instead, you can contact the creator directly and ask them to take down the video.


You could use this method if you believe the uploader mistakenly copied your content or if they initially had permission to use it but then something changed.


To request the video removal from the original uploader:

• Find out who uploaded the video by looking at the channel’s ”About” section.
• If you find an email address, send them a written request to take down the video.


Since YouTube has removed the option to message someone privately, you can’t get in touch with the uploader directly from the platform. It’s best to look for other social platforms linked to their channel and reach out through private messaging.


While this is a relatively easier and quicker method, you shouldn’t keep your hopes too high. Some uploaders may not respond. Others may refuse to take down the video, and you can’t force them to do so. Don’t worry; we have additional methods below.

In some situations, simply reporting to YouTube or asking the uploader to remove the video isn’t enough. If the video is violating a law in your country, you can take legal action against the uploader. YouTube allows you to report content that violates your regional regulations.


If you want to get more information about whether your case can be pursued legally, reach out to YouTube’s legal support center through this email:


legal@support.youtube.com


It’s best if you leave your query in the email’s body rather than attaching a PDF since claims submitted using the former method are typically processed faster. Provide a summary of what you need and explain why the uploader needs to remove the video. YouTube will then respond to you with suggestions on the best way forward.

If none of the aforementioned ways work for you or are too complicated to handle, the most suitable option for you is to work with a trustworthy online reputation management agency like Maximatic Media. We have helped clients with genuine concerns about their online presence get negative and unwanted content about them removed from YouTube and other social media platforms.


Since our experts are well-versed in legal maneuvering and YouTube’s content removal policies, they take the most effective and ethical approach to get content removed from the platform.


You only have to pay if we’re successful in removing the content, which happens in 75% of the cases we take on. So, you can trust us to handle your situation with professionalism and get the best outcome for you.