Do not initiate, encourage, or partake in public role-play sessions, either between users or by yourself.
Do not impersonate or partake in roleplay with either fictional or non-fictional characters.
Minor cases of role-playing may be excused if they are short, either humorous or otherwise non-disruptive, and are made in response to a situation or joke set up by the content of a post, or in similar context.
Transphobia will not be tolerated. [Source] If this happens again you'll be permanently banned.
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Everything you've ever posted goes against our regulations. [Source] As such, your ability to upload to our site is revoked.
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Intentional misgendering will not be tolerated. [Source] You will get a permanent ban if this happens again.
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Do not initiate, encourage, or partake in public role-play sessions, either between users or by yourself.
Do not impersonate or partake in roleplay with either fictional or non-fictional characters.
Minor cases of role-playing may be excused if they are short, either humorous or otherwise non-disruptive, and are made in response to a situation or joke set up by the content of a post, or in similar context.
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed, and you are expected to add at least 10 general category tags when uploading posts. [Source] Please see our Tagging Checklist, view our Uploading Guidelines, and consider using the "Related Tags" function on the upload form. Use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Your ability to upload will be disabled until the time you contact us and demonstrate an understanding of our tagging requirements.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
If a tag is missing, quietly add it yourself so your blacklist works. [Source] If someone is adding invalid tags, please report it.
Refusal to Use Blacklist
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed. [Source] Please use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Review the wiki for cookie and canine vulva; don't tag things with meme names instead of the actual tags.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Don't use our site as a vehicle for rumormongering. [Source]
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Do not stalk or harass anyone. Do not try to contact someone if they have expressed that they do not wish to speak with you.
Do not make any messages that call for or may lead to harassment.
Do not promote or threaten violence in any capacity.
Do not share or try to obtain any personal or identifiable information. That includes any privileged or personal information of other individuals or businesses, such as real-life names, addresses, unlisted contact information, social security numbers (or equivalents), credit card numbers, and correspondence (logs, emails, notes, etc.).
If you don't like something, use your blacklist. The young tag would be a good start. [Source]
Refusal to Use Blacklist
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
Stop trying to bait a reaction out of people. [Source]
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
And while we're at it... If you don't like a piece of art, use your Blacklist instead of making snide comments. [Source]
Refusal to Use Blacklist
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
The post may be restored with proof of permission from the artist.
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed, and you are expected to add at least 10 general category tags when uploading posts. [Source] Please see our Tagging Checklist, view our Uploading Guidelines, and consider using the "Related Tags" function on the upload form. Use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
You are expected to add at least 10 general category tags when uploading posts. [Source] Please see our Tagging Checklist, view our Uploading Guidelines, and consider using the "Related Tags" function on the upload form. Use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
You are expected to add at least 10 general category tags when uploading posts. [Source] Please see our Tagging Checklist, view our Uploading Guidelines, and consider using the "Related Tags" function on the upload form. Use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed, and you are expected to add at least 10 general category tags when uploading posts. [Source] Please see our Tagging Checklist, view our Uploading Guidelines, and consider using the "Related Tags" function on the upload form. Use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
You are expected to add at least 10 general category tags when uploading posts. [Source] Please see our Tagging Checklist, view our Uploading Guidelines, and consider using the "Related Tags" function on the upload form. Use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Banned permanently. Hopping to a new account to continue your bizarre crusade against artists using Patreon? I don’t think so. Get out. [Source]
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Do not stalk or harass anyone. Do not try to contact someone if they have expressed that they do not wish to speak with you.
Do not make any messages that call for or may lead to harassment.
Do not promote or threaten violence in any capacity.
Do not share or try to obtain any personal or identifiable information. That includes any privileged or personal information of other individuals or businesses, such as real-life names, addresses, unlisted contact information, social security numbers (or equivalents), credit card numbers, and correspondence (logs, emails, notes, etc.).
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed. [1][2] Please use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
Please do not trace others' works, including those found in TV shows. [1][2][3][4][5]
While we don't allow traces of others' works, we do allow for posts to have a screencap_background, where the background is simply a screencap/screenshot from a TV show or other media.
Plagiarism or Character Theft
Do not claim ownership of any artwork or characters that don't belong to you.
Do not upload or share any traced artwork without the consent of the copyright owner.
Do not upload or share any artwork that had original watermarks or signatures removed from it. Similarly, do not add third-party watermarks or signatures to unrelated content.
Please don't troll or use racial or ethnic slurs, regardless of context. [Source]
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Hello! It appears that your uploads have not been meeting our minimum tag requirement: [Source]
Please try to include at least 10 non-implied general-category tags on all uploads. We have a helpful Tagging Checklist if you need suggestions for more tags to add. You may use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Thank you!
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
You are expected to add at least 10 general category tags when uploading posts. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] Please see our Tagging Checklist, view our Uploading Guidelines, and consider using the "Related Tags" function on the upload form. Use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Banned permanently. You must be 18 years or older to access this site. This ban won't expire, but if you have reached the sufficient age you can request your ban to be lifted by writing an email to [email protected].
Age Restrictions
By using e621 and/or registering an account, you agree that you are at least eighteen years of age. No individual under the age of eighteen may register an account, use our services, provide any personal information to e621, or otherwise upload or transmit personal information through our services.
Even though laws may vary depending on your location, e621.net's management and service office is located in Arizona, USA, and it is those laws that we are required to abide by. We cannot knowingly allow any minors to view pornographic content, so we must be proactive in preventing underage access. This includes accounts that are either legally or illegally accessed by minors. Furthermore, we require official, government-issued photo identification as proof of you turning eighteen in order to release access to your account. Please email us at [email protected] for further details.
Do not initiate, encourage, or partake in public role-play sessions, either between users or by yourself.
Do not impersonate or partake in roleplay with either fictional or non-fictional characters.
Minor cases of role-playing may be excused if they are short, either humorous or otherwise non-disruptive, and are made in response to a situation or joke set up by the content of a post, or in similar context.
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
Please do not upload content that has been leaked or pirated from paysites such as Patreon. [Source]
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Please do not upload content that has been leaked or pirated from paid sources. Hardblush is CDNP. [Source]
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
You are still not meeting our Uploading Guidelines.
You are expected to add at least 10 general category tags when uploading posts. Additionally, you have been told not to add generic social media URLs to the source field. Sources should point to the post directly, not a general group or gallery.
We have disabled your ability to upload posts, until you contact us to confirm that you properly understand our Uploading Guidelines, Tagging Checklist and Source Guide. Once you contact us to confirm this, we will consider reinstating your uploads.
Consider using the "Related Tags" function on the upload form to reach the minimum tag requirement. You can also refer to the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags. Should you still have any questions, you can ask directly on the Forum, or at the Helpdesk on our Discord.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
You are expected to add at least 10 general category tags when uploading posts. [Source] Please see our Tagging Checklist, view our Uploading Guidelines, and consider using the "Related Tags" function on the upload form. Use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
You are expected to add at least 10 general category tags when uploading posts. [Source] Please see our Tagging Checklist, view our Uploading Guidelines, and consider using the "Related Tags" function on the upload form. Use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
You are expected to add at least 10 general category tags when uploading posts. [Source] Please see our Tagging Checklist, view our Uploading Guidelines, and consider using the "Related Tags" function on the upload form. Use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Hello! It appears that you have been adding a lot of tags which do not apply to to the artwork. Please ensure that you are only using valid tags which accurately describe contents visible within the post.
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed: [Source]
Please use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Thank you!
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Hello! It appears that you have been adding a lot of tags which do not apply to to the artwork. Please ensure that you are only using valid tags which accurately describe contents visible within the post.
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed: [Source]
Please use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Also, please tag the artist.
Thank you!
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Hello! It appears that your uploads have not been meeting our minimum tag requirement: [Source]
Please try to include at least 10 non-implied general-category tags on all uploads. We have a helpful Tagging Checklist if you need suggestions for more tags to add. You may use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Thank you!
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Please use your blacklist, and please don't make comments like this. [1][2]
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
Please do not remove valid tags from posts. Should you be the artist and would like the content removed, please follow our Takedown Policy instead. [Source]
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Stop spreading misinformation and trying to make people panic. [Source]
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Banned for 7 days. You were warned to stop. You did not, in fact, stop. Not only did you continue, you then decided to edit the message to insult. Take a week to cool off and reevaulate your behaviour on this site going forwards. Continue, and you'll find the next ban is permanent. [Source]
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Even if a post has been deleted, please do not remove valid tags. Valid tags remain no matter the status of the post. [Source]
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed. [Source]
Since you were warned for this behavior in the past, your ability to upload has been disabled. Please contact a staff member to restore the functionality. You can find a list of e621 staff on this page.
Please use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Please don't mention malicious acts towards yourself or upload content irrelevant to the site, and please use your blacklist. [1][2][3]
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Ah, Ruppari - after all this time, you have never stopped being incredibly helpful. For all the tag work you've done, both now and in the past, it is long past time to welcome you back into the Privileged Club. Thank you for sticking with us after all this time! We're always glad to have you as a member of our community.
Our beloved S87 - you have been diligently chopping down the approval queue day in and day out for well over a year now and have yet to be properly thanked for it. This is an absolute travesty and I shall not let it stand! In addition to your mountains of approvals, you have been noticed for a ton of high-quality uploads and tag edits. Our users have also thanked you for being consistently friendly and helpful in your interactions with them. We couldn't have asked for a better team member. Thank you for all that you do!
Your ability to post will be disabled until you acknowledge our tagging requirements.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
The post may be restored with proof of permission from the artist.
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Please do not upload content that has been leaked or pirated from paysites such as Patreon. Do not use piracy sites as sources. [Source]
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Please do not upload content that has been leaked or pirated from paysites such as Patreon. [Source]
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
You’re still not tagging your posts properly. [Source]
Your ability to upload will be disabled until you acknowledge this warning. Creating any further accounts to evade this restriction will get this and any other accounts you make banned permanently. [Source]
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
You must be 18 years or older and agree to the terms of service to access this website.
Content that is commonly considered objectionable is blacklisted by default.
You may remove tags from this blacklist using the corresponding menu item.