Are you seeing the “We’ve detected automated behavior on your account” warning message on Instagram? Continue reading this guide to know its causes and fixes.
Instagram follows an algorithm to determine the interests and activities of users. App/website serves content and other things according to your interest so that your time is not wasted.
Due to amazing and precise algorithms, users get content on the app/website based on their interests.
Some users may face a “We’ve detected automated behavior on your account” warning message while using the app/website.
The full error message reads- “We’ve detected automated behavior on your account. To prevent your account from being temporarily restricted or permanently disabled, ensure that no other users or tools have access to your account and that you’re following our Terms of Use.”
In this guide, you’ll learn why this error message appears to you and how to fix it.
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Why does the “We’ve detected automated behavior on your account” warning message appears on Instagram?
The error “We’ve detected automated behavior on your account” message appears on Instagram when you have logged into your account from a third-party app or website: as per the message.
Some automated apps or website claim free followers (Follow for Follow). You should avoid such apps or websites because Instagram follows very strict measures and can temporarily restrict or permanently disable your account.
If you haven’t used a third-party app/website, the error message could be the result of a temporary bug/glitch.
And if you continuously use platforms to gain followers and likes, your account may be permanently blocked or removed.
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How to fix Instagram’s error “We’ve detected automated behavior on your account”?
To fix the warning message “We’ve detected automated behavior on your account” on Instagram, you will need to check and remove all third-party apps/websites connected to your account.
From the “Website permissions” settings remove all active apps and websites.
These are the complete steps:
- Launch the app (Instagram) and go to your profile.
- From the Menu, select “Settings and Privacy.”
- Next, scroll down and select “Website permissions.”
- Go to “App and Website” and then “Remove all active apps and websites.”
If you are not using any third-party app/website and still the error is appearing then you need not worry about it, it is just a temporary glitch from the Instagram side. Soon, the error will be resolved and you won’t see it again.
