Free copyright registration, instant certificate
Protect your first creations without paying. Every free deposit gets a SHA-256 fingerprint, a timestamp and a publicly verifiable proof of prior existence certificate. No credit card required.
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How to deposit for free
Create your account
Email or Google/GitHub account. No credit card, no commitment.
Deposit your creation
File, text, website or social content (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram...). Up to 50 MB per file.
Get your certificate
Instant PDF certificate with SHA-256 fingerprint, timestamp and public verification page.
What the free plan includes
The free plan is not a crippled demo. The free certificate has exactly the same evidential value as paid plans.
| Free 0 € | Pack 5 €4.90 one-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Deposits included | 3 deposits | 5 deposits |
| Max file size | 50 MB | 200 MB |
| Encrypted storage | 250 MB | 2 GB |
| PDF certificate + public verification | Included | Included |
| SHA-256 fingerprint + timestamp | Included | Included |
| Berne Convention (181 countries) | Included | Included |
Why it is free
Copyright01 is funded by packs and subscriptions from users who deposit regularly. The 3 free deposits exist so anyone can protect their first creations and check the reliability of the service before paying.
No trap. Your free deposits remain valid even if you never pay, they are kept for a minimum of 10 years.
Free vs other solutions
Traditional alternatives to online registration have a real cost, often underestimated.
| Solution | Cost | Delay | Evidential value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copyright01 (free) | €0 | Instant | SHA-256 fingerprint + timestamp, publicly verifiable |
| e-Soleau (French INPI) | €15 (10 MB max) | Instant | Recognized, but 5-year storage with paid renewal |
| Bailiff report | €200 to €500 | Several days | Very strong, but the cost is prohibitive for a creator |
| Registered letter to yourself | About €7 | 2-3 days | Weak, contestable (envelope can be opened, unfavorable case law) |
Indicative prices observed in 2026. The registered letter to yourself is regularly dismissed by courts as proof of prior existence.
Frequently asked questions about free registration
Is it really free?
Yes. 3 deposits are offered at signup, no credit card. They are kept for a minimum of 10 years, even if you never take a paid plan.
Does the free certificate have the same value as a paid one?
Yes. The proof mechanism is identical, SHA-256 fingerprint, timestamp and public verification page. Paid plans add volume and options, not legal value.
What can I deposit for free?
Any type of creation, text, photo, music, video, source code, website or content published on social networks (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, GitHub...). 50 MB limit per file on the free plan.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
No. Signup only requires an email, or a Google or GitHub account. No payment method is requested.
How long is my free deposit kept?
For a minimum of 10 years, whatever your plan. The file is encrypted and kept on two separate infrastructures in France, and your certificate remains publicly verifiable.
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