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How can I block a content from being copied and right clicked
...................................I want to block some images and some text........ please I want it fast

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Short primer that builds on and while offering practical, reliable steps.

Client-side tricks (right‑click blockers or selection prevention) only stop casual copying. Anything rendered in the browser can be saved or screenshotted, so server-side controls and policy-level measures are the only realistic deterrents. Useful approaches in combination:

  • Add visible watermarks or low‑resolution previews and keep originals behind authenticated requests or expiring links. Watermarks are a proven deterrent; ImageMagick documents common watermarking workflows (ImageMagick watermarking).
  • Prevent hotlinking and restrict direct file access at the webserver/CDN layer. Blocking other sites from embedding assets reduces casual re-use and bandwidth theft.
  • Treat client-side blocking as UX-only: it deters casual users but is bypassable (events and CSS can be disabled). MDN documents the relevant browser behaviors and shows why client-side blockers are not a security boundary (MDN contextmenu event).
  • Use legal and tracking options: visible copyright notices, metadata, and server logs for attribution or takedown actions.

Quick ImageMagick watermark example (batchable):

convert input.jpg -gravity southeast -pointsize 24 -fill "rgba(255,255,255,0.5)" -annotate +10+10 "© 2025 Company" output.jpg

Combine server-side access control, watermarking, and clear licensing for the best mix of deterrence and practicality. Client-side blocking alone is not sufficient.

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There is no absolute way to protect images or text. If I need to copy a picture that is somehow blocked, I'll take a screen shot or copy it with a screen copy utility.

A couple of things that you can try:
<body oncontextmenu="return false">
to disable right-clicks (but it isn’t 100%)

and/or

<body ondragstart="return false" onselectstart="return false">

There are a bunch of other things that you can try and if you do a search, I'm sure that you will find them. Some are specific to certain browsers and some only work if Javascript is turned on.

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You cant
anything that is displayed is downloaded to the client computer before it is displayed,
the user has absolute control

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