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Instagram Alert: "We've Detected Automated Behavior on Your Account"

  • Paul Onu

Paul Onu

Sep 18, 2024 • 2 min read
Instagram Alert: "We've Detected Automated Behavior on Your Account"
Instagram Automated Behavior Warning – What It Means & How to Stay Safe | Postly

Instagram’s “Automated Behavior” Warning – What It Means & How to Stay Safe

If you’ve encountered the message, “We've detected automated behavior on your account,” you’re not alone. Many Instagram users have reported seeing this warning, which can lead to temporary restrictions such as:

  • Blocked likes and comments
  • Reduced reach on your posts
  • Temporary posting limitations

This message is usually triggered when Instagram detects suspicious behavior — often associated with bots or third-party automation tools that violate their platform rules.

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Why You Might Be Seeing This Message

Instagram constantly works to maintain a safe, human-first platform. Their system flags accounts that:

  • Use unauthorized third-party apps
  • Engage in suspiciously fast or repeated actions (e.g., mass-liking, auto-following)
  • Violate Instagram’s community or automation guidelines

A Reddit user shared: “I got this message after using an auto-follow tool. Now I can’t like or comment for a week.” Another added, “I’ve never used bots, but I think it’s because I followed too many people too fast.”

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While unauthorized apps can harm your account, Postly provides a safe, approved way to automate your social media. Postly is a Meta-authorized platform that connects through the official API — ensuring your actions stay within Instagram’s rules.

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How to Avoid This Warning

  1. Avoid unauthorized third-party apps: Never connect suspicious automation tools or follower services.
  2. Limit rapid-fire actions: Avoid following or liking too many accounts in a short period.
  3. Follow Instagram’s rules: Stick to community guidelines and API terms.
  4. Use trusted tools like Postly: Automate smartly without getting flagged.

With Postly, you can rest assured your content strategy is safe, efficient, and 100% policy-compliant.

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Source: Reddit discussion on automated behavior warning

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