Since Its Latest Update, Instagram Has Been Cracking Down on Sensitive or Sexually Suggestive Content. The result? More and more accounts are now receiving warnings like "This account may not follow our community guidelines" or "Be careful of potential scams" when users try to follow them or click on their bio links. These warnings can seriously hurt conversion rates, especially for creators and models who rely heavily on bio link traffic. While the alert isn’t directly tied to the bio link, it’s heavily influenced by multiple signals—including how links are used. In this article, we’re sharing all the proven strategies to avoid getting flagged—or to help the warning disappear faster if it already has.
1. Understand What Instagram Is Trying to Detect
Instagram never officially shares how its algorithms work, but some clear patterns have emerged:
- Abnormal or overly automated behavior
- Newly created accounts adding links in the bio too quickly
- Multiple logins from different IPs or devices
- User reports or complaints In short, the algorithm is looking for inauthentic accounts or those created purely for promotion.
2. The Fake Bio Link: Smartly Distract the Algorithm
One of the most effective current workarounds: ➡️ Redirect users to a second Instagram account via an `@username` mention in your main bio.
Example:
If a model’s main account is @sarahwhite1, her bio might read: 👉 “My link is on @sarahwhite2” The second account can host the actual link in bio without issue. Why does this work? Because:
- A link clicked on a secondary, less visible account generates fewer reports
- Instagram is more lenient with accounts that don’t contain direct links in their main profile This technique is widely used by agencies managing multiple accounts—it’s simple and effective.
3. Limit Suspicious Technical Signals
Some technical mistakes can quickly put your account on Instagram’s radar:
- Avoid multiple logins from different IPs or devices
- Limit the number of accounts per phone—ideally no more than 3
- Don’t use rooted or jailbroken phones
- Don’t set everything up in one session—spread out the setup over the day
4. Humanize the Account First: Warm-Up Phase
Too many accounts are created hastily—often by virtual assistants—and get flagged immediately due to poor warm-up.
What to do in the first few days:
- Link an iCloud email address (has better trust than disposable Gmail accounts)
- Engage manually: like, comment, send DMs, follow relevant accounts
- Watch Reels, save some posts
- Post a few neutral stories or photos
- Wait at least 2 to 3 days before adding a link in the bio This builds trust signals and helps you avoid the "suspicious account" label.
5. Choosing the Right Link: Public vs. Private Domain
Most traditional bio link tools use the same shared domains, used by thousands of others. If they get flagged too often, everyone suffers. That’s why LinkScale offers two highly effective solutions:
- A domain pool, frequently updated and optimized for trust
- The ability to buy a custom domain, unique to each model or agency
Why this helps:
✅ Fewer bulk reports ✅ Branded URLs that look more trustworthy ✅ Direct boost to your conversion rate You can activate this feature in one click from the LinkScale dashboard after subscribing.
6. What Not to Do If You Already Have the “Suspicious Account” Label
If your account is already flagged, avoid:
- Removing and re-adding your link repeatedly (this can worsen the situation)
- Buying fake followers or low-quality traffic
- Sending too many manual review requests too quickly
What we recommend:
- Keep the account active with a neutral bio for a few days
- Post authentic, engaging, non-promotional content
- Only reintroduce the bio link after several days of normal activity
Avoiding Instagram Bans in 2025
There’s no magic formula to beat Instagram’s latest restrictions. But by taking a human, gradual approach—and using the right tools—you can dramatically reduce your risk and boost conversions. Today, over 150 agencies rely on LinkScale and these best practices. While the platform doesn’t promise miracles, it offers a solid, discreet, and reliable framework to maximize your results.