How to Remove Leaked Content & Doxing from Reddit
Reddit is fundamentally different from Google because it hosts the content. If you get a post deleted here, it is gone for good (though third-party archives may exist). To remove leaks on Reddit, you must often bypass the volunteer moderators and go straight to the Reddit Admins (paid employees) who handle legal and safety compliance.
1Method 1 of 3: Reporting "Involuntary Pornography" (NCII)
Use this method for leaked nudes, deepfakes, or "revenge porn". Reddit has a strict zero-tolerance policy for this content.
Step 1: Do NOT engage the user
Do not comment on the post or message the user who posted it. This often causes them to re-post it elsewhere out of spite or to archive it before you can get it taken down.
Step 2: Go to the "Report" Portal
Do not just click "report" on the post itself (which goes to volunteers). Go to reddit.com/report in your browser. This is the official escalation channel to Reddit Admins.
Step 3: Select the "Abuse" option
Select "I want to report spam or abuse," then select "This is abusive or harassing."
Step 4: Select "Involuntary Pornography"
This is the specific tag for leaks. It prioritizes your ticket in their safety queue.
Step 5: Paste the Links
You can paste links to the specific post, a comment, or even the user's entire profile. Click submit. Reddit usually bans the user and deletes the content within hours.
2Method 2 of 3: The DMCA Strike (Copyright)
Use this method if your OnlyFans, Patreon, or artistic work is being shared for free without your permission.
Step 1: Locate the Reddit Legal Form
Go to Reddit's Legal Request Form: support.reddithelp.com (DMCA form). You will need to log in to your account.
Step 2: Fill out the Copyright Claim
You will see a form asking for specific URLs.
Step 3: Provide the "Original Work URL"
In the field asking for the original work, link to where you legally sell or host the content (e.g., your OnlyFans profile, your Instagram, or your website).
Step 4: Provide the "Infringing URL"
Paste the link to the Reddit post that contains the leak.
Step 5: Submit
This is a legal demand. Reddit is required by law to remove copyright-infringing content or they risk being sued. This is often more effective than standard reporting for paid content.
3Method 3 of 3: Reporting Doxing
Use this method if someone posted your real name, home address, phone number, or Facebook link.
Step 1: Open the Report Portal
Go to reddit.com/report.
Step 2: Select "Private Information"
Choose "I want to report spam or abuse" > "It shares private information (doxing)."
Step 3: Explain the context
If the information isn't obviously private (like a photo of a house), use the text box to explain: "This is my private residence and it was posted to encourage harassment."
Tips & Warnings
- Warning: Moderators are volunteers. They might be asleep or inactive. Always use reddit.com/report to reach Admins directly for safety issues.
- Tip: If a user blocked you, you can't see their posts to report them. Workaround: Open the link in an "Incognito" or "Private" browser window, copy the URL, and then paste it into the report form.
- Tip: If the content is removed from Reddit but still shows up on Google, use the Google Outdated Content Tool to refresh the search result.
Community Q&A
Q: Can I get the IP address of the person who leaked my content?
A: Reddit will not give you the IP address directly. You must file a police report, and the police must issue a subpoena to Reddit to get that information.
Q: What if the subreddit is dedicated entirely to leaks?
A: In the DMCA form (Method 2), you can tick a box that says "This subreddit is dedicated to infringing my copyright." This can get the entire community banned, not just one post.