How do DMCAtoday.com Badges & Certificates Work?

It all starts with getting a DMCAtoday.com Protection Badge on your site. Once you add a badge to your page(s), it allows our system to verify that the badge is correctly installed. Once we verify it’s correctly installed we take a snapshot of the source code and encrypt it. This becomes the digital signature of that page. It can be un-encrypted later, by you. Once the badge is on your page for 30 days it becomes “Protected by DMCAtoday.com”, this means we’ll do the takedown for free if someone steals it *

Defend, Detect, Deter!

Defend your content!

If your page has been stolen while under DMCAtoday.com Protection, DMCAtoday.com will do the takedown service for free *

By using a Protection Badge on your pages each of your protected pages will show in the DMCAtoday.com portal, from there it’s easy to launch a takedown **

Detect Theft!

Sometimes people will steal your entire site! With the protection badge still on it. This will appear in the Portal and you’ll see un-familiar sites with your badge on it. This is one way the badge helps you to detect theft.

Our Protection Pro plan also has a great scanning tool, it’s only available to paid users.

Deter Theft!

Many thieves and plagiarists are lazy and they’re always looking for the path of least resistance. With DMCAtoday.com on your side it’s clear to the thieves that you’re ready to fight for your content and you’ve got DMCAtoday.com on your side.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is DMCA Protection really Free?
  • How do I add a DMCA Protection Badge to my Website?
  • Is there a quick way to add DMCA Protection to all my pages?
  • How do I register a web page after placing a DMCA Protection Badge?
  • How long does it take for a web page to register as DMCA Protected?
  • Is the Protection Badge for USA based websites only?
  • How do I protect my website against content theft?
  • How long do I need to have the DMCA Protected Badge to get a FREE Takedown?
  • How long does it take for a web page to register as DMCA Protected?
  • I found the DMCA Protected Badge on a site with stolen content?

* – Max 1 free takedown per year on free accounts, upgrade to protection pro for more.
** – Protection badge must have been on the page for at least 30 days and marked as such by the protection status certificate.