The golden rules
Never skip warmup for new accounts
Never skip warmup for new accounts
Even if you’re eager to start sending, the 7-14 day warmup period is an investment that pays for itself. Accounts that skip warmup have a significantly higher ban rate.
Start with the Safe template
Start with the Safe template
The Safe template sends zero DMs for the first two days, just browsing. This is especially important for:
- Brand new Instagram accounts
- Accounts that were recently suspended
- Accounts that haven’t been active in months
Use 14 days, not 7
Use 14 days, not 7
Unless the account has a strong existing history, choose the 14-day duration. The slower ramp gives Instagram more time to build trust in the account’s activity patterns.
Don't manually override DM limits during warmup
Don't manually override DM limits during warmup
The ramp-up system manages daily limits automatically. Overriding them defeats the purpose of gradual ramping and can trigger flags.
Setting up for success
Before warmup
- Set up proxy first - Configure a dedicated residential proxy before logging in
- Complete Instagram setup - Add a profile picture, bio, and a few posts. Empty accounts look suspicious.
- Add a phone number - Accounts with verified phone numbers get fewer security challenges
- Enable 2FA - Protects the account and allows automatic re-login
During warmup
- Let it run - Don’t pause and restart repeatedly. Consistent daily activity is the goal.
- Be careful with manual DMs - If you open the browser and send DMs manually, Instagram still counts those against your account’s limits. Let Clianta control the volume during warmup.
- Monitor for issues - Check the Activity tab occasionally for any warnings or errors.
- Rest days are normal - The system automatically takes a rest day every 5-8 days. Don’t worry if you see a day with no DMs.
After warmup
- Start with moderate volume - Even at full capacity, 20-35 DMs per day is a good target
- Scale gradually - If you want to increase beyond 35, do it over several weeks
- Keep warmup browsing active - Leave the daily Account Warmup enabled even after ramp-up completes
Template comparison
| Safe | Balanced | Fast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | New accounts, post-suspension | Most users | Accounts with history |
| Days before first DM | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Day 1 DM volume | 0 | ~5% of daily max | ~8% of daily max |
| Recommended duration | 14 days | 14 days | 7 days |
| Risk level | Lowest | Low | Moderate |
Signs that warmup is working
- No “Action Blocked” or “Try Again Later” warnings
- DM limits increase daily as expected
- Account passes verification challenges without issues
- Consistent activity in the Activity log
Signs to slow down
- Instagram shows “Action Blocked” or “Try Again Later”
- Account gets a verification challenge every session
- Multiple leads show as Failed
Warmup System
How the warmup system works
Account Suspended
What to do if your account gets flagged