Why warmup matters
Instagram monitors new accounts closely. If you start sending DMs at high volume immediately, your account risks being flagged or suspended. The warmup system prevents this by mimicking how a real person would naturally increase their activity over time.Two warmup systems
Clianta has two complementary warmup systems:| System | Purpose | When it runs |
|---|---|---|
| Ramp-Up | Gradually increases DM limits and activity for new accounts over 7–14 days | When you enable it for a new or reactivated account |
| Account Warmup | Ongoing daily browsing activity (reels scrolling) to keep your account looking active | Every day, as long as it’s enabled |
Setting up ramp-up
Ramp-up templates
| Template | Best for | Day 1 behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Safe | Brand new accounts, accounts after suspension | No DMs for the first 2 days — browsing only |
| Balanced | Most users | Starts with ~5% of your daily max |
| Fast | Established accounts with history | Starts with ~8% of your daily max |
Example: Balanced template, 14 days, daily max of 35
Example: Balanced template, 14 days, daily max of 35
| Day | DM limit | Browsing time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 10 min |
| 2 | 4 | 12 min |
| 3 | 6 | 14 min |
| 4 | 8 | 16 min |
| 5 | 11 | 18 min |
| 6 | 14 | 20 min |
| 7 | 18 | 22 min |
| 8 | 21 | 26 min |
| 9 | 24 | 28 min |
| 10 | 27 | 30 min |
| 11 | 29 | 32 min |
| 12 | 32 | 34 min |
| 13 | 33 | 36 min |
| 14 | 35 (full capacity) | 40 min |
What happens during warmup
During each warmup session, your account browses Instagram reels naturally:- Watches each reel for a variable duration (some short, some longer)
- Occasionally likes a reel or follows a creator
- Pauses between reels at random intervals
- Sessions are spread across your working hours
Warmup leads
When you choose “Auto-source for me,” Clianta handles warmup leads for you automatically — no cost, no manual work needed. Your account sends generic friendly messages to these leads during the ramp-up period. When ramp-up completes, the warmup lead list is automatically deactivated so your account switches to your real outreach leads.Rest days
Every 5–8 days, each account gets an automatic rest day — no outbound DMs are sent, and browsing activity is reduced. This happens automatically and requires no configuration.DM block recovery
If Instagram temporarily blocks your account’s DMs during ramp-up, Clianta automatically:- Pauses DM sending
- Reduces the daily cap to 50% of the blocked level
- Gradually recovers at 10% per day (minimum +2, maximum +8 DMs per day) until back to normal
Pausing and resuming
You can pause or resume ramp-up from the account settings. When paused:- No DMs are sent
- Browsing activity (reels warmup) continues
- Ramp-up progress is frozen — it picks up where it left off when resumed
Warmup Best Practices
Tips for getting the most out of warmup
Account Suspended
What to do if your account gets flagged