Question 1

Is MyOnlineCopyright an official government copyright registration?

Accepted Answer

No. Copyright generally exists automatically when you create a work. MyOnlineCopyright does not register your work with a government office (such as the U.S. Copyright Office or WIPO); it creates independent, timestamped evidence of authorship and existence that strengthens enforcement of the rights you already hold. It is not legal advice.

Question 2

How does it prove ownership of my work?

Accepted Answer

It computes a SHA-256 cryptographic fingerprint (hash) of your file and seals that fingerprint to a trusted RFC 3161 timestamp that cannot be backdated. The result is verifiable proof that the work existed in a specific form at a specific date and time.

Question 3

Do I have to upload my work?

Accepted Answer

No. You can register just the cryptographic fingerprint (hash) of your work and keep the file itself completely private. Hashing can be done in your browser so the original never needs to leave your device.

Question 4

Can anyone verify my certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Anyone can verify a certificate by its registration ID or by re-hashing the original file to confirm it matches the record — no account is required.

Question 5

What kinds of work can I protect?

Accepted Answer

Any digital creative work — images, photography, audio, music, video, writing, designs, and code.

MyOnlineCopyright — proof of authorship for your creative work

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