Remove Leaks from Telegram and Discord in 2026 (DMCA Guide)

Telegram and Discord are major channels for distributing stolen content. Here’s how to report correctly and what to do if the platform doesn’t respond.

Telegram: DMCA Process 2026

Official Contact

• Email: [email protected]
• Use this for any copyright infringement complaint (content protected by copyright)

What to Send

• Legal name and contact details
• Description of the protected work
• Direct URLs of the infringing content (screenshots alone are not enough)
• Statement of ownership of rights
• Good faith declaration and electronic signature

Typical Timelines

• Acknowledgment: 3–7 days
• Actual removal: 5–14 days if the request is deemed valid

If Telegram Doesn’t Respond

• Ensure the notice is complete and sent to the correct address
• Send a structured follow-up (reference to the first request, list of URLs)
• In parallel: Google/Bing deindexing for public links, and contact the host if you have information (bots, channels, groups)

Discord: Reporting Process 2026

Reporting Options

• In-app report: Right-click message → Report → “Illegal content or activity”
• DMCA form: via Discord’s official site
• Full server removal: if a server is dedicated to content theft, request via dis.gd/request

Evidence to Provide

• Server name, ID, icon
• Channel names and message links
• Message IDs and usernames
• Screenshots of leaked content
• Ownership proof (creator account, publication dates)

Discord Specifics

• Leak servers often use aliases, code words, and changing invite links
• Monitor Reddit, Telegram, Twitter/X, and Google for server invites
• Enable Developer Mode to get server and message IDs (useful for the form)

Conclusion

In 2026, Telegram and Discord remain major leak channels. A complete DMCA notice (Telegram) and structured reporting (Discord) increase the chance of removal. If a platform doesn’t respond, combine follow-ups, deindexing, and if needed a professional service for escalation.

Next step: Gather all URLs and evidence, send your first request to dmca@telegram.org or via Discord’s form, then note timelines to follow up if needed.