A leak flag means a leaked file was matched to a copy you sent this reader. It shows whose copy it was. It doesn't prove who shared it, because a copy can be forwarded or an account can be shared.
How a flag is added
- Open Leak Detector from the left sidebar and check the leaked file or text.
- If it matches a copy you sent to someone with an email address, click Flag on reader profile.
- The button changes to Flagged on reader profile.
Flags are only added when you click that button. Nothing is flagged automatically.
Where the flag shows
- On the reader's profile, in a Copy traced to this reader box listing the book, the date and a note.
- As a Leak flag badge on their row in Reader Profiles.
- As a Leak flag badge next to their name in ARC Tracker. Click it to open their profile.
Clearing a flag
Open the reader's profile and click Clear next to the flag you want to remove. You need edit access to do this. Clearing a flag doesn't change anything in Leak Detector or Piracy Monitor.