Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely not. Your photo never leaves your phone or computer. Only a 64-character "code" (fingerprint) is sent to us — like a unique name for your photo. The photo cannot be recreated from this code.

Think of it like an Aadhaar card number — a unique ID that belongs only to your photo. Even if someone crops the photo or changes the color slightly, this ID will still match and the photo will be blocked.

In Saheli Mode, you can add a trusted friend or family member (like a sister, mother, or best friend). They get a private link to see your case status without needing your PIN. If anything happens to you, they can help immediately.

We are working with Indian social media platforms and messaging apps. International platforms like Meta and Twitter have their own NCII programs. Our goal is to enable detection everywhere simultaneously.

Yes, 100% free — forever. No hidden charges, no subscriptions. This is an open-source, non-profit initiative.

Raksha Hash is smart — slight cropping, color changes, or format changes won't bypass detection. However, heavy AI editing (like deepfakes) requires different tools. We update our models continuously.

Yes! Go to the dashboard, enter your Case ID and PIN, and click "Delete Case." All your hashes will be permanently deleted immediately.

Yes. If an AI-generated image depicts you in a sexual manner without consent, you can register its hash.

Absolutely! See our "Verify Yourself" page — there's a step-by-step guide on how to use browser DevTools to check for yourself that only the hash was sent.

Check our "Legal Action Guide" (/legal) page. You can: (1) Report directly to platforms — Cybercrime Portal, Meta, StopNCII (2) Generate a ready-to-use FIR draft in Hindi or English (3) Find emergency helplines — 1930, 7827170170.

Unfortunately, we cannot help. Because Raksha Hash is end-to-end encrypted, even we don't know your PIN. Please save your Case ID and PIN immediately in a notes app or a password manager.