Signed PDF certificate
Court-ready affidavit summarising the captured post, URL, and timestamp.
How to · Social media post
How to legally certify a social media post as evidence
To certify a social media post as legal evidence, capture the post URL with a Website certificate or record the post inside a Browser Session. The signed package binds the page, the URL, and a qualified RFC 3161 timestamp — far harder to dispute than a screenshot.
URL boundDirect post link
Full pageAuthor, time, engagement
RFC 3161Qualified timestamp
Why a screenshot of a social media post is not enough.
Platforms change layouts, posts get edited, and screenshots are routinely faked. Courts know this.
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Account name, URL, and timestamp can be croppedA screenshot rarely shows the full context.
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Posts can be edited after the screenshotThe original may now look different than what you captured.
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Fake post generators exist for every platformOpposing counsel will raise this.
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Engagement metrics evolveLikes, shares, and replies at the moment of harm are lost if not captured.
What a certified social media capture includes.
Same evidence chain as a Website certificate — adapted to the platform.
Captured post page
Full-page screenshot of the post, with author, timestamp, and engagement counts visible.
Browser session video
For Stories, private posts, or interactive content — recorded end to end.
Network log
Proves the platform's server served the content at the time of capture.
RFC 3161 timestamp
Independent third-party signature on the captured content.
Metadata ZIP
Manifest, signature, public key for offline verification.
Platform-specific notes.
Different platforms expose different URL structures and access models.
Facebook · URL direct
X / Twitter · URL direct
Instagram · URL or session
LinkedIn · URL direct
For TikTok and Instagram Stories, use a Browser Session — Stories expire after 24 hours and TikTok videos benefit from interactive recording. Private Facebook posts also require a Browser Session.
How to certify a social media post in five steps.
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Copy the direct post URLNot the profile page — the canonical post link.
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Go to /certificates/newChoose Website (public post) or Browser Session (private or interactive).
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Submit the URL or open the platformFor public posts: paste the URL. For private: log in inside the Browser Session.
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Wait for capture to completeFull-page screenshot + HAR + timestamp.
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Download the certificate packageThe post is now preserved with a verifiable timestamp.
Common use cases for certified social media evidence.
Defamation evidence →Preserve libellous posts before deletion.
Divorce evidence →Capture spouse's public posts during a separation.
Neighbour disputes →Document threats or harassment in community groups.
Fake review evidence →Save defamatory reviews on social-style platforms.
Social-media certification questions.
How do I preserve a Facebook post as legal evidence?
Copy the direct post URL, then go to /certificates/new and select Website. The platform captures the full page, the URL, and binds everything to a qualified RFC 3161 timestamp before the post can be deleted.
Is a screenshot of a tweet enough evidence in court?
Screenshots are admissible but routinely challenged. A certified webpage capture of the tweet URL is far harder to dispute because it records the page as the server actually served it, with a third-party timestamp.
Can I certify an Instagram Story before it expires?
Use a Browser Session — Stories require login. Open Instagram in the controlled browser, navigate to the Story, and finish. The video recording, HAR, and timestamp are bundled into a signed package.
What if the post is already deleted?
Check the platform's archived or cached version, archive.org, and any internal notifications. Certify the best remaining source — partial evidence is still better than none.
Is this legal advice?
No. This service creates technical evidence artifacts. Legal admissibility depends on jurisdiction and circumstances. Consult qualified legal counsel for advice specific to your situation.
Ready to certify?
The clock is short. Capture the post before the author thinks better of it.