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X is a real-time global information network that lets users create and share ideas and information instantly to serve the public conversation. X is what’s happening in the world and what people are talking about right now. When it happens, it happens on X.
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For more information, please visit [about.twitter.com](https://about.twitter.com/). For the latest on X's features and functionality, please visit our [Help Center](https://help.twitter.com/en.html).
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For more information, please visit [about.x.com](https://about.twitter.com/). For the latest on X's features and functionality, please visit our [Help Center](https://help.twitter.com/en.html).
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### Account Information Requests
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### Does X have access to user-generated photos or videos?
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X provides photo hosting for some image uploads (i.e., pic.X.com images) as well as X account profile photos, and header photos. However, X is not the sole photo provider for images that may appear on the X platform. More information about [posting photos on X](https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/tweeting-gifs-and-pictures.html).
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X provides photo hosting for some image uploads (i.e., pic.x.com images) as well as X account profile photos, and header photos. However, X is not the sole photo provider for images that may appear on the X platform. More information about [posting photos on X](https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/tweeting-gifs-and-pictures.html).
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X provides video hosting for some videos uploaded to X (i.e., pic.twitter.com videos) as well as those posted to Periscope. Please note that X is not the sole video provider for videos that may appear on the X platform.
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X provides video hosting for some videos uploaded to X (i.e., pic.xr.com videos) as well as those posted to Periscope. Please note that X is not the sole video provider for videos that may appear on the X platform.
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Links shared on X, including links shared in Direct Messages, will automatically be processed and shortened to an [https://t.co](https://t.co/) link. When you see a [https://t.co](https://t.co/) link, this is not an indication that the video or image is hosted by X.
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* be signed by the requesting official;
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* have a valid return official email address;
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* be sent on law enforcement letterhead in a non-editable format;
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* include the @username and URL of the subject X profile (e.g. [https://twitter.com/twittersafety](https://twitter.com/TwitterSafety) (@twittersafety), and/or the X account's unique, public user identification number (UID) or a Periscope username and URL (e.g., @twittersafety and [https://periscope.tv/twittersafety](https://www.periscope.tv/TwitterSafety/1dRJZAOLjboGB)). To locate a X UID see [here](https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-law-enforcement-support#5.7) or to locate a Periscope username see [here](https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-law-enforcement-support#5.7).
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* include the @username and URL of the subject X profile (e.g. [https://x.com/safety](https://twitter.com/Safety) (@safety), and/or the X account's unique, public user identification number (UID) or a Periscope username and URL. To locate a X UID see [here](https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-law-enforcement-support#5.7) or to locate a Periscope username see [here](https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-law-enforcement-support#5.7).
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We may honor requests for extensions of preservation requests, but encourage law enforcement agencies to seek records through the appropriate channels in a timely manner, as we cannot guarantee that requested information will be available.
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If you will be submitting a preservation extension request, we recommend that you submit it at least a week (7 days) prior to the end of the preservation period, to allow for sufficient processing time.
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Law enforcement and government preservation requests for user information may be submitted through our Legal Request Submissions site (t.co/lr or [http://legalrequests.twitter.com](https://legalrequests.twitter.com/forms/landing_disclaimer)). Please submit preservation extensions as a separate request. You can find further instructions [below](https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-law-enforcement-support#17.5).
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Law enforcement and government preservation requests for user information may be submitted through our Legal Request Submissions site (t.co/lr or [http://legalrequests.x.com](https://legalrequests.twitter.com/forms/landing_disclaimer)). Please submit preservation extensions as a separate request. You can find further instructions [below](https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-law-enforcement-support#17.5).
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### Requests for X account information
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Requests for user account information in accordance with applicable law, are required to include the following information:
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* Include the X @username and URL of the subject X account in question (e.g., [https://twitter.com/twittersafety](https://twitter.com/TwitterSafety) (@twittersafety) or an account's unique, public user identification number or UID;
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* And/or include the valid Periscope username and URL (e.g., @twittersafety and [https://periscope.tv/twittersafety](https://periscope.tv/twittersafety)). Find instructions on [locating a Periscope username](https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-report-violation#periscope-info) here;
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* Include the X @username and URL of the subject X account in question (e.g., [https://x.com/Safety](https://twitter.com/TwitterSafety) (@Safety) or an account's unique, public user identification number or UID;
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* And/or include the valid Periscope username and URL. Find instructions on [locating a Periscope username](https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-report-violation#periscope-info) here;
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* Provide details about what specific information is requested (e.g., basic subscriber information) and its relationship to your investigation;
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***NOTE**: Please ensure that the information you seek is not publicly available (e.g., posts that are not protected). We are unable to process overly broad or vague requests.
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* Include a **valid official email address** (e.g., [email protected]) so we may get back in touch with you upon receipt of your legal process;
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* Be issued on law enforcement letterhead.
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Law enforcement and government requests for user information may be submitted through our Legal Request Submissions site (https://t.co/lr or [https://legalrequests.twitter.com](https://legalrequests.twitter.com/forms/landing_disclaimer)). You can find further instructions below.
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Law enforcement and government requests for user information may be submitted through our Legal Request Submissions site (https://t.co/lr or [https://legalrequests.x.com](https://legalrequests.twitter.com/forms/landing_disclaimer)). You can find further instructions below.
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### **Production of records**
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* Identity of the person who is in danger of death or serious physical injury;
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* The nature of the emergency (e.g., report of suicide, terrorist attack, bomb threat);
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* X @username and URL (e.g., [https://twitter.com/XSafety](https://twitter.com/TwitterSafety) (@twittersafety) of the subject account(s) whose information is necessary to prevent the emergency;
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* X @username and URL (e.g., [https://x.com/Safety](https://twitter.com/Safety) (@Safety) of the subject account(s) whose information is necessary to prevent the emergency;
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* Any [specific posts](https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/tweet-and-moment-url) you would like us to review;
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* The specific information requested and why that information is necessary to prevent the emergency;
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* The signature of the submitting law enforcement officer; and
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### Where to submit requests
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All legal requests, including preservations, requests for account information (routine and emergency), and content removal requests may be submitted via X’s Legal Request Submissions site available at: t.co/lr or [legalrequests.twitter.com](https://legalrequests.twitter.com/forms/landing_disclaimer).
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All legal requests, including preservations, requests for account information (routine and emergency), and content removal requests may be submitted via X’s Legal Request Submissions site available at: t.co/lr or [legalrequests.x.com](https://legalrequests.twitter.com/forms/landing_disclaimer).
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X’s Legal Request Submission site is the designated single point of contact as provided under Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act).
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