{"id":219103,"date":"2022-06-05T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-05T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/?p=219103"},"modified":"2023-09-12T16:23:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T23:23:52","slug":"instagram-spam-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/instagram-spam-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram Automated Spam Block – What Is It & How Does It Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of many spam-preventing Instagram features, the Instagram automated spam block, was recently introduced in 2021. This automatic feature is programmed to detect specific actions by Instagram users that may appear as spam. Unfortunately, many people were late for the memo and didn\u2019t realize this new feature could block real users\u2019 accounts, like your very own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you unable to access your account and post pictures, let alone comments? Many users tried to find answers with the Reddit community to try and fix the block. If you have ended up in this corner of the Internet, perhaps you were a subject to it yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By now, you probably want to know – is this permanent? Are all your efforts to keep up a successful account for nothing? That\u2019s exactly what we\u2019re here to help you with. The article below will help you understand what an automated spam block on Instagram is, how to get rid of an automated spam block and why you were subject to it. Let\u2019s start with the basics – what is  Automated Spam Block on Insta?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is an Automated Spam Block on Instagram?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instagram automated spam block is an algorithm designed to detect automated actions by bot accounts or fake accounts. To help decrease the overall spam on the app, the developers created a system that blocks the user\u2019s account – either temporarily or permanently. This means that for a limited time (or sometimes indefinitely), Instagram users may be restricted from following other Instagram accounts, liking or commenting under pictures, posting, or sending DMs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You probably became aware of this problem through an in-app pop-up message similar to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201c<\/em>We were unable to save your changes due to an automated spam block. If this is a mistake, please accept our apologies for the inconvenience.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or another alternative:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt seems like you were misusing this feature by going too fast. You have been temporarily blocked from using it. We restrict certain content and actions to protect our community. Tell us if you think we made a mistake.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now if you receive this, you can contact Instagram and get the issue resolved pretty quickly. However, if you use Instagram automation, or if a bot account receives this message, chances are it will get ignored and the automatic spamming will continue. This instantly flags up on the Instagram algorithm, and your account may become permanently blocked. It\u2019s essential to act on time and do something when you receive this message. You can find more on how to remove automated spam blocks on Instagram in the dedicated section below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about Automatically Blocking Spam Comments on Instagram?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have covered spam blocking in our spam comments on Instagram<\/a> article, where we explained the steps you can take to protect your account from spam comments better. So how does this relate to the automated spam block?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have recently commented on an Instagram account, and yet were unable to find your comments underneath the post, chances are your comment has been hidden by this semi-automatic Instagram blocking feature. Why semi-automatic? Because the person using it had to put through specific keywords, they wanted to block manually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say that I have recently received tons of spam in my comments section. I got fed up or upset with it and decided to block specific words and phrases that popped up often, such as \u201coffer\u201d or \u201cclick the link\u201d or slurs like \u201c**uk\u201d or even some annoying emojis. If you accidentally used one of them in your comments, your comment would be automatically blocked, and it won\u2019t show up underneath the post. Try rephrasing your comment if this happens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, if you have been commenting a lot in a short period, Instagram probably detected your activity and thought it was suspicious, temporarily preventing you from commenting. This often happens when you try to advertise something in the comment section or tag people in comments when you participate in daily giveaways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what now? How long until you can comment again? We discuss the different types of automated blocks and how you can fix them in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Can Instagram Automatically Block You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many Instagram users find themselves accidentally blocked by Instagram every day. This is the negative side of Instagram\u2019s automated spam block. There are many different reasons why someone can get blocked. Usually, it is because Instagram has registered your behavior as spam or spam-like and may decide to temporarily action block your Instagram account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you get blocked by the Instagram algorithm, you often won't get a warning beforehand, and you won't be given a reason. There are two types of action blocks on Instagram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temporary Action Block<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The temporary action block only lasts a short while. Its cause is exceeding the usage of certain Instagram features and violating the app's Ts and Cs. You can wait out the period from 24 hours to 30 days to gain back access to the account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permanent Action Block<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one's a no-brainer. You're either banned from your account or completely restricted from specific actions indefinitely. This often happens after an account has had previous violations and has received temporary action blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what can be some reasons why Instagram has blocked you? Here are the most common causes of blocking on Instagram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n