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Responsible use: Save only public videos you own or have permission to keep. Do not bypass private access or redistribute copyrighted work without authorization.

The public-link-only rule

SaveFromPro is designed around one clear rule: the link must be public. If a video requires a login, private account access, group membership, payment, direct message access, or a special session cookie, it is outside the supported workflow.

This rule makes the tool more predictable and safer. Users should not hand over social media passwords to a downloader, and creators should not have their private content targeted by public tools.

Supported examples

• A public TikTok video link.
• A public Instagram Reel link.
• A public Facebook video or Reel.
• A public X/Twitter video post.
• A public Snapchat Spotlight or Story link.
• A public Twitch clip or highlight.

Unsupported examples

• Private accounts or locked profiles.
• Close Friends Stories or direct messages.
• Restricted groups and member-only posts.
• Deleted, expired, or region-blocked videos.
• Paid or login-protected content.
• Anything that asks for your password or session cookie.

How to test a link

Open the URL in a private browser window. If the exact video loads without signing in, the link is likely public. If it asks for login or says the content is unavailable, SaveFromPro should not process it.

Why this matters for trust

Clear boundaries help normal users get what they need while avoiding privacy abuse. The public-link-only rule also keeps the site focused: practical offline access for public content, creator backups, and permitted personal use.

Why SaveFromPro does not ask for passwords

A password gives access far beyond one video. It may expose private messages, account settings, drafts, saved posts, and personal information. SaveFromPro does not need that access and does not ask for it. If a downloader asks you to log into a social account through its own form, that is a serious warning sign.

How this affects download errors

Some errors are intentional protections. If a video is private, removed, expired, or restricted, the correct outcome is for the download to fail. A failed download is frustrating, but it can also mean the privacy boundary is working as intended.

What users can do

Use the original platform share button, copy the public URL, and test it in a private browser window. If it works there, paste it into SaveFromPro. If it does not work there, ask the creator for access or use the platform's official viewing options. Do not try to bypass restrictions.

What rights holders can do

If you believe your work is being misused, use the Contact or DMCA page and include the original work, the relevant SaveFromPro URL or details, and a good-faith statement. Clear reports help us review issues faster and keep the service focused on legitimate public-link use.

How the rule helps normal users

Most users do not want complicated access tricks. They want to paste a public link, save a permitted file, and move on. The public-link-only rule keeps the experience simple because it avoids account logins, private data, and unclear access.

It also makes troubleshooting easier. If the link is public and points to one supported video, it has a reasonable chance of working. If it is private or restricted, the answer is clear: use the platform's official access options or ask the creator.

How the rule helps creators

Creators need confidence that private or restricted content is not being targeted. By limiting SaveFromPro to public links, the service stays focused on visible content, creator backups, and permitted personal use. That boundary is part of the product, not an afterthought.