Account Temporarily Restricted

Symptoms

• “Your account has been temporarily restricted”
• Cannot perform any actions
• May see specific restriction duration
• Account still accessible but limited

Understanding Restrictions

Restrictions are more serious than action blocks:

Severity	What’s Blocked	Duration
Partial	Specific features (likes, follows)	Hours to days
Full	All engagement features	Days to weeks
Repeat	Longer with each occurrence	Weeks

1. Stop All Automation

• Do not run any workflows
• Do not try any automated actions
• Wait for restriction to lift

2. Don’t Appeal Immediately

• Appealing might flag your account further
• Wait for natural restriction lift
• Only appeal if restriction lasts beyond stated time

3. Document the Restriction

• Screenshot any messages
• Note when restriction started
• Note what actions were restricted

During Restriction Period

1. Use Account Normally (If Possible)

If you can still browse:

• View stories
• Scroll through feed
• Watch reels
• Post content (if allowed)

2. Don’t Try Blocked Actions

• Repeated attempts may extend restriction
• Wait patiently
• Don’t use other apps/tools to try actions

3. Secure Your Account

Use this time to ensure account security:

• Change password
• Enable 2FA if not already
• Review connected apps
• Review login activity

After Restriction Lifts

1. Wait Additional Time

Even after restriction lifts:

• Wait 24-48 more hours
• Don’t immediately return to automation

2. Resume Slowly

Day	Activity
Days 1-3	Manual use only
Days 4-7	Very light automation (10-20% normal)
Week 2	Light automation (25-50% normal)
Week 3+	Gradually increase (monitor closely)

3. Review Your Automation Settings

Before resuming:

• Increase all delays
• Reduce daily limits
• Add more randomization
• Consider different workflow patterns

Avoiding Future Restrictions

• Follow all limits strictly
• Use quality over quantity approach
• Don’t automate new accounts
• Keep accounts aged (6+ months) for automation
• Have backup manual engagement strategy