If you believe someone uploaded your video or other copyrighted material without permission, YouTube expects you to use their official copyright complaint tools, not a third-party submission. This guide explains how our DMCA helper (Pro — a gather-first checklist, not auto-fill for YouTube) fits into that process. It is not legal advice.
1. Start with evidence
Before you open a notice, collect your original video URL, the URL(s) of the uploads you are reporting, dates if relevant, and short factual notes on what overlaps (audio, script, description, thumbnail similarity, etc.). If you use GuardMyVideos, you can paste summary bullets from your scan into your own notes — still edit them so they are accurate.
2. Use the Pro DMCA helper as a checklist
The DMCA helper lists what to gather and offers a blank template you can copy into Notes or Docs. We do not store your text, do not fill in YouTube for you, and do not submit notices. You re-type or paste into Google's official form only after you have your facts straight.
3. Submit through Google / YouTube
Follow Google's instructions for copyright complaints, for example the copyright infringement notification article and the copyright on YouTube help topic. Misuse of the process can have consequences; if you are unsure, stop and get professional advice.
4. Related reading
For a broader workflow, see How to report stolen YouTube content. To find candidates before you file, run a similarity scan or read how to find reuploaded videos.