# Report a playlist

If a playlist's content violates a {term}`pod's <Pod>` rules or the law, you can report it. To do this:

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:::{tab-item} Desktop
:sync: desktop

1. Select {menuselection}`Explore --> Playlists` in the sidebar. The {guilabel}`Browsing playlists` screen opens.
2. Use the filters to search for a playlist.
3. Select the three dot menu ({fa}`ellipsis-h`) to open the options menu.
4. Select {guilabel}`Report this playlist`. A {guilabel}`Do you want to report this object?` menu appears.
5. Select a {guilabel}`Category`. Choose one of the following:
   - **Takedown request** – request removal of copyrighted material.
   - **Illegal content** – report a playlist that features illegal content.
   - **Offensive content** – report a playlist that features offensive or abusive content.
   - **Invalid metadata** – report that a playlist's content features invalid metadata.
   - **Other** – submit details of your report in the {guilabel}`Message` field.
6. **If you are not logged in** – enter your {guilabel}`Email`. Pod moderators use this address to contact you.
7. Enter details of your report in the {guilabel}`Message` field. Provide as much detail as possible here to help the moderators action the report.
8. Select {guilabel}`Submit report` to send your report to the pod moderators.

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:::{tab-item} Mobile
:sync: mobile

1. Select the hamburger menu ({fa}`bars`) to open the menu bar.
2. Select {menuselection}`Explore --> Playlists`. The {guilabel}`Browsing playlists` screen opens.
3. Use the filters to search for a playlist.
4. Select the three dot menu ({fa}`ellipsis-h`) to open the options menu.
5. Select {guilabel}`Report this playlist`. A {guilabel}`Do you want to report this object?` menu appears.
6. Select a {guilabel}`Category`. Choose one of the following:
   - **Takedown request** – request removal of copyrighted material.
   - **Illegal content** – report a playlist that features illegal content.
   - **Offensive content** – report a playlist that features offensive or abusive content.
   - **Invalid metadata** – report that a playlist's content features invalid metadata.
   - **Other** – submit details of your report in the {guilabel}`Message` field.
7. **If you are not logged in** – enter your {guilabel}`Email`. Pod moderators use this address to contact you.
8. Enter details of your report in the {guilabel}`Message` field. Provide as much detail as possible here to help the moderators action the report.
9. Select {guilabel}`Submit report` to send your report to the pod moderators.

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That's it! The pod's moderators can now action the report or contact you for clarification.
