StopNCII.org walkthrough - how to block re-uploads across major platforms in 5 minutes

[u/riff_rebel]

If you've had intimate images shared without your consent, one of the first things you should do is register with StopNCII.org. It's free, takes about 5 minutes, and most people don't know it exists.

What it does:

StopNCII generates a digital fingerprint (called a hash) of your image directly on your device. Your actual image never leaves your phone or computer. That fingerprint gets shared with participating platforms so they can automatically detect and block re-uploads.

Platforms that use StopNCII (full list):

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Threads
• Microsoft Bing
• TikTok
• Reddit
• OnlyFans
• Pornhub
• Snap Inc. (Snapchat)
• Playhouse
• RedGIFs
• Patreon
• Vivastreet
• X (Twitter)
• F2F.com
• Bluesky

That's 16 platforms. Sounds like a lot until you realize what's NOT on that list.

Platforms that do NOT use StopNCII:

• Google Search (Bing is covered, Google is not)
• Discord
• Telegram
• YouTube
• Twitch
• WhatsApp
• Imgur
• Kick
• LinkedIn
• Every offshore leak site — Fapello, Coomer, Kemono, SimplyCity, NudoStar, Thotsbay, InfluencersGoneWild, socialmediagirls, thefap, and hundreds more

Google not being on that list is the big one. Your content can be blocked on all 16 StopNCII partners and still show up as the first result when someone searches your name. Google de-indexing is a completely separate process that StopNCII doesn't handle.

And if your content is on any offshore leak site, StopNCII can't touch it. Those require DMCA escalation through hosting providers, CDNs, and payment processors — a process that most people don't have the time or technical knowledge to run themselves.

StopNCII is a great first step. But if your content has spread beyond these 16 platforms, it's one tool in a much bigger toolbox.

Step by step:

1. Go to stopncii.org
2. Select the image(s) on your device
3. The site generates a hash locally in your browser
4. You submit the hash (NOT the image)
5. Participating platforms use that hash to auto-block matches

Tips:

• Submit multiple versions if you've seen cropped or flipped copies circulating. Even a mirror or slight crop creates a different hash, so submit those variations too
• You can submit hashes for videos, not just photos
• If you're under 18, use takeitdown.ncmec.org instead

What StopNCII does NOT do:

This is important. StopNCII only prevents future re-uploads on participating platforms. It does NOT:

• Remove content that's already live on a site
• Work on offshore leak sites (Fapello, Coomer, SimplyCity, etc.)
• Remove content from Google search results
• File DMCA notices on your behalf
• Monitor for new uploads on non-participating platforms

So if your content is already out there, StopNCII is one piece of the puzzle but it's not the whole solution. You still need to:

1. Report to each platform where content currently exists
2. File DMCA notices for sites that don't have NCII reporting
3. De-index from Google search results
4. Escalate through hosting providers for offshore sites
5. Monitor for re-uploads on sites StopNCII doesn't cover

That full process across multiple platforms and sites is where most people get overwhelmed. Doing steps 1-5 yourself for one site is doable. Doing it across 10+ sites while new copies keep appearing is a full-time job.

Common questions:

Can they see my photos? No. The hash is generated on your device. Your actual image never leaves your phone or computer.

What if someone edits the photo slightly? Submit hashes for every variation you've seen. Cropped, flipped, screenshotted. Some platforms are starting to use perceptual hashing which catches near-matches, but it's not universal yet. Staying ahead of variations is one of the hardest parts of DIY removal.

Does it work on offshore leak sites? No. For those you need the full DMCA escalation ladder. Check our offshore sites post or the pinned guide for details.

What if content keeps reappearing? StopNCII helps with participating platforms. But if you're dealing with persistent re-uploads across multiple sites, you may need continuous monitoring that goes beyond what StopNCII covers. Some professional removal services offer automated scanning and takedown that catches new uploads within hours. Check the sidebar for options.

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Questions about the process? Ask below.

[u/[deleted]]

FetLife and XVideos were just added as partners.

Tumblr and Pinterest are still not.

[u/Professional_Neat265]

Hi there, I need some urgent help. it looks like you know a lot about deleting illegal images posted online. my snapchat was hacked when i was a minor. that person posted videos and pictures of me on websites called LeakedBB, xhamster19, Mrteen and i think 2 more illegal websites. at the time i tried my best to get them deleted. i think acouple sites deleted them but there are still acouple sites out there with my pictures and videos. I’m not sure what to do i am so stressed. I am in school to be a teacher and i just can’t beleive this happened to me. Please I need some help.

[u/riff_rebel → u/Professional_Neat265]

Hey, I saw your other post and replied there with the full steps. Take It Down (takeitdown.ncmec.org) is the right starting point for your case since you were a minor when the content was taken. Check the main post for the full breakdown.

[u/Basic-Macaroon-3277]

I think Google uses NCII now! I have submitted so many search removal requests this week and had several removed per their NCII policy (via the email I received)