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• Instagram limits 2022
• Instagram ban: how long does it take and for what?
• New Instagram Rules

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Instagram limits 2022

Instagram limits for brand new accounts (under 6 months old) are much lower than for older accounts. Instagram looks at newbies more closely and strictly monitors their activity. Therefore, if you have just registered an account, then do not immediately rush to subscribe to everyone in a row, and do not turn on mass following. Big risk of getting banned on Instagram. So far, take care of filling your account, promote it with free methods.

for example, if you follow 60 people in an hour, you can only unsubscribe in the next hour. The maximum follow limit on Instagram is 7500. If you want to continue following, you must first unsubscribe from some so that it is less than 7500.

** All comments must be different. You can’t write the same “Great photo!” under all posts! or put the same smiley everywhere. Same comments=Spam=Ban on Instagram.

Limits on Instagram may change, the current ones are in the developer section on the Instagram website.

Update 2019. The link above no longer works. Instagram no longer publishes its official limits. Therefore, now the numbers in the table are approximate. You can still navigate them, because. there is no other official information. nine0003

In the table above, the limits that Instagram used to publish for subscriptions/likes/comments per hour. Multiply by 12 and get the limits per day. But at the same time, the entire daily limit cannot be used immediately , you must first of all observe the restrictions on actions per hour.

Instagram ban: how long does it take and for what?

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An Instagram ban can last from a few hours to a couple of weeks. Or you can permanently lose your account. How long the account suspension lasts depends on the severity of your violations. nine0003

Why did you get banned from Instagram?

Most often the message "You are temporarily blocked on Instagram" you will see for these reasons:

• Exceeding the limits of subscriptions / likes / comments.
• Spamming in comments to other people's posts, the same comments under all posts.
• Nude body (incl. children), except: breastfeeding, mastectomy scars, depiction of the naked body in painting and sculpture.
• Extremism, illegal materials. nine0020
• Simultaneous login to Instagram from different devices/different locations. If both Moscow and Vladivostok log into your account on the same day, the application may think that the account has been stolen and attackers are trying to use it. As a rule, this happens when you use services for posting photos via a computer online or by mass following. Here, it is often simply “thrown out” of the account and you just need to enter your login / password again. Sometimes you will need to reset your password through the mail to which your account is registered. If you use several services at the same time, promote many different accounts, then use a proxy server. nine0020
• You have been reported for copyright infringement (if you post someone else's photos without permission).

If you have been temporarily blocked, you usually just have to wait a couple of hours to a couple of weeks and you will be unblocked. After three such blocking, they can be banned permanently. That is why it is important to be aware of Instagram limits and restrictions if you are actively promoting your account.

Instagram Restrictions 2022

Instagram has official rules and restrictions that users often violate without blocking their account. The principle “not caught is not a thief” works here. Cheating and spam are easy to track using algorithms, and breaking the rules below can only be caught by stumbling upon the offending account in person. nine0003

1. You cannot sell or even transfer your account to another person for free. Those. you can do this if you think that Instagram will not track it. But at your own risk. The account of a famous person is unlikely to be sold.
2. You cannot manage an account on behalf of another person. With the exception of companies that officially give their employees permission to maintain their account. Those. if your account is managed (or simply helps to manage) for you by a manager, then it is better not to advertise this. So far, there are no total bans for non-compliance with this rule, but it’s better to play it safe in the future, because. Instagram restrictions are constantly tightened. nine0020
3. You cannot write the domain name of your website in the username (only with the official permission of Instagram).
4. You can not use third-party applications to cheat or create accounts. This rule is often violated (massfollowing). In order not to get banned on Instagram, do not exceed the limits and use proven services.
5. You can not publish other people's photos. This rule is constantly violated. The main thing here is not to publish photos of other instagrammers without asking and mentioning with @. For a photo just downloaded from the Internet, you most likely will not be banned from Instagram. But if you took a photo from another instagrammer, if he sees it, he can write a complaint to Instagram. Then the probability of a ban is much higher. You, too, in turn, can complain about accounts stealing content from you. nine0020
6. Humiliation, insults, threats, discrimination. If you want to report such content, you can do it directly on Instagram or fill out a form on the website.

New rules for Instagram 2022

In December 2018 Facebook (and with it Instagram, since the owner is the same) introduces new rules for adult content. For this reason, many bloggers flew into the ban - both the authors of educational / psychological articles on the topic of relationships, and bloggers with too explicit photos. Now you can not only write about your preferences (or discuss other people's), but also use phrases like "I want to have fun tonight." For a complete list of the new rules for Instagram 2022, see the Facebook Help. nine0003

In April 2019 Instagram tightens the screws even more. Content that fell under the distribution:

• promises of quick money (knowingly false)
• any erotica and even hints of it (a certain pose or gesture with subtext)
• calls for likes and promises of rewards for this, requests to share a post (because this is often false information) and other similar attempts to stimulate activity

Inappropriate content example. "High five"; "put a heart on the photo"; “Ask me how to make money without investments”

Such content may not be blocked immediately. But Instagram will do everything so that it does not spread: remove it from the hashtag search and from the recommended one. Already, some posts in the feed are being blurred and warned about potentially offensive content.

Keep in mind that even if you are not trying to cheat anyone out of money, and your photo in a swimsuit is just to show everyone how much you love the gym, such content can potentially be blocked. Especially if there are a lot of complaints about it. But Instagram makes it possible to appeal the blocking and return the content after verification. nine0003

Read the full Facebook/Instagram 2022 content restrictions here: Community Guidelines.

In the summer of 2019 , news appeared that now, before deleting an account, they will send an official notification, where they will show for which posts / stories / comments you can be blocked. Moreover, this content can be appealed if you believe that it was mistakenly considered to violate the rules.

Instagram copyright and intellectual property restrictions

In 2021, Instagram has not yet launched Reels in Russia precisely because of copyright restrictions on the use of music. For the same reason, you cannot publish a post in your account with an overdub of famous music.
But copyright also applies to all content posted on Instagram.

Official position: "Facebook's terms of service prohibit posting content that infringes on someone else's intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademark rights" (Instagram owns Facebook, so this terms of service applies to Instagram). nine0003

This means that officially you cannot take and publish someone else's photo/drawing/trademark in your account. In practice, Instagram is not yet able to track this and does not automatically block it. But anyone can complain about your post and it will be removed. And for repeated violations, the account can be blocked.

What are the limits on Instagram and why follow them? In this article, we will look at the limits on Instagram, find out what criteria to follow and for what actions an account can be blocked.

• Why stick to limits on Instagram
• Violation of what limits leads to blocking
• Other limits on Instagram
• Conclusion

Why stick to limits on Instagram

Instagram limits apply to any kind of content: the number of likes, comments, subscriptions, messages, and the like. The site algorithm checks the user's actions and blocks suspicious activity in the profile, and also warns against using "gray" promotion methods. nine0003

Note . You can read about the Community Guidelines in the Meta Help and the Instagram Guide.

The site has a negative attitude towards:

• Cheats and automatic actions.
• Attempts to manipulate and bypass algorithms.
• Intrusive advertising in private messages and comments.
• Spam.

Consequences of limit violations

For one violation, you will receive a warning, which can be viewed in the "Notifications" tab. If the moderators notice a large number of identical actions in the account, you will receive a warning, followed by blocking or deleting the profile. Particularly strict requirements apply to new accounts that have been in existence for less than six months. nine0003

• Shadowban . The site limits the display of posts, Reels and stories - they do not fall into recommendations and cannot be found by hashtags. If you notice a sharp drop in reach within a few days, this is a sign of a shadowban.
• Temporary lock . The algorithm limits your actions and does not allow you to like, subscribe to users or leave comments. This blocking lasts up to three days.
• Temporary deletion of account . In this case, you do not lose access to the profile, and when you try to log in, a notification appears that the account has been blocked for violating the rules. Access can be restored, but technical support takes a long time to respond, which means it will take time.
• Eternal ban . Instagram will delete the page without the possibility of recovery.

Recommended reading! Learn how to unblock Instagram.

You may also receive a warning for content that does not comply with platform standards. Because of him, account holders fall under the shadowban. To find out the status of your account, go from your profile to the menu and go to the "Settings" section. nine0003 Account settings

Then go to the "Account" tab.

And check "Account Status".

Here you can check the list of violations, see recommendations and options on how to get deleted posts back.

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Violation of what limits leads to blocking

Let's consider violations for which some of the functions can be limited or even blocked forever.

Limit of likes on Instagram

To increase the reach and attract users' attention to the profile, account holders put likes.

Message limit on Instagram

The site monitors the observance of the personal space of users - mass mailing to strangers who did not consent to correspondence is perceived negatively. Community members can file a complaint and your account will be blocked. Therefore, keep track of the number of messages sent to Direct. nine0003

Instagram comment limit

Accounts are often blocked due to comments - make sure that they are different and contain text, not just emoji.

Identical comments are treated as spam. This is followed by a warning, and if the action is repeated, the account is blocked.

Follow limit on Instagram

The algorithm takes into account the total number of followers and unfollows per day. Therefore, if you have subscribed to a large number of users, it is better to postpone the unsubscribe to the next day so as not to get banned. nine0003

Limits on unsubscribing

You can start unsubscribing from 300 non-reciprocal and 200 mutual subscriptions per day, gradually increasing this number. But do not forget about the total amount of subscriptions and unsubscriptions per month - otherwise the account will be blocked.

Other limits on Instagram

Let's look at other limits that do not lead to blocking, but limit the number of posts - for example, stories or hashtags.

Stories

Up to 100 stories can be added per day. If you upload another one, the very first story will be automatically deleted and the total number will be one hundred. nine0003

Mentions

Up to three users per hour can be mentioned in comments, and up to 20 per day for new accounts. For profiles that have existed for more than six months, up to 50 users can be mentioned per day.

Number of characters under the post

Up to 2200 characters can be added to the post. If this is not enough for you, you can overlay text on the image and add it to the carousel, as in the screencast below.

Adding photos and posts

Up to 10 images can be added to a post. Up to 20 publications can be published per day with an interval of 5-10 minutes, but practice shows that it is enough to upload 1-2 posts per day, and send the rest of the content to stories. This way you won't bore your audience.

Hashtags

Up to 30 tags with target and near-target keys can be added to a post. And for Reels, it is recommended to prescribe no more than 5 hashtags. You can also use tags in stories - geolocation, brand or thematic query. nine0003

Use spaces or periods in the text to separate tags.

Account blocking

Brands and bloggers constantly use account blocking: fakes, spam, trolls, competitors, and the like. At the same time, mass blocking is perceived negatively by the platform - so do not rush to take such measures so as not to receive a warning. It’s better to try to calm the person down or pause between blocks so as not to attract undue attention from the moderators. nine0003

Recommended reading! Learn more about Instagram:

• “How to write a post-acquaintance on Instagram”;
• "How to make a mask on Instagram";
• "How to create, promote and maintain an Instagram store";
• "How to create a high-quality visual on Instagram";
• "How to sell on Instagram";
• "How to use Instagram Guides for organic promotion"; nine0136
• "Earnings on Instagram - TOP-18 ways to get real money";
• "How to make stories on Instagram from your phone and computer";
• "How to add a photo to Instagram from a computer";
• “How to create a content plan for Instagram. Rules, tips, examples”;
• "Instagram design: how to make your profile attractive to the audience."