Just like any other popular social network, Instagram can experience various system errors and technical glitches. One such issue is the inability to become someone’s follower. This problem doesn’t happen often, but it’s important to be aware of it. Why does this happen? Why does Instagram not allow you to follow people? Are there any limitations or nuances in this process? This is what we will discuss in this article.
In what situations does Instagram block following other people?
Why can’t I subscribe to anyone?” is a question that does not have a single answer. There are actually five reasons:
1. The user you want to subscribe to has a private profile.
2. You have pressed the “Subscribe” button too frequently.
3. You have reached the limit of subscriptions per day.
4. The user you are interested in has added you to their block list.
5. There is a technical issue with the application.
Regarding the last reason, you will need to:
1. Update your InstaSeti version to the latest one through your OS Market.
2. Launch the app and log in to your account using your username (nickname/email/mobile number).
3. Click on the “person” icon and go to “Settings.”
4. Tap on the “Help” option and select “Help Center.”
5. Choose “Report a Problem.”
6. Briefly describe the situation.
7. Wait for a response from customer support.
As for the other reasons, you will need to learn more about them.
Attempt to subscribe to a private profile
If the subscription does not go through, it may be because the person you want to ‘follow’ has simply closed their profile to outsiders on the social network. It’s very easy to find out: go to the ‘idol’s’ page and click on the blue ‘Subscribe’ button. If it changes to a white ‘Requested’ button, then they have a private account. There’s nothing to worry about. Wait a while and your request will likely be accepted.
Useful to know: You can close your profile in the account privacy settings. Simply toggle the switch to the active position.
Too frequent subscription to new people
The second reason why the system may limit your subscription option is adding new people to your friends list too frequently. When agreeing to the terms of use of the social network, it was stated that no more than 14 requests can be sent within 60 minutes, with at least 5 minutes between each request. Otherwise, the anti-bot embedded in the application will consider that you are using the services to promote your Instagram account and will ban the main function of your account. Therefore, be mindful of your actions and do not overdo it in acquiring new feeds to read. Interestingly, the ban lasts for one hour.
The subscription limit has been exceeded
The third reason, similar to the previous one, is the limit on friendship requests per day. In this case, it is up to 1000 new users in 24 hours. If you exceed this limit, the ever-vigilant anti-bot will notice excessive activity and restrict your access to the coveted blue button for a while.
To solve this problem, you will need to wait a little and send a request again. If the limit of requests is exhausted, then remove the least interesting author from the subscription list.
Don’t forget the main thing: Instagram can not only prevent you from making interesting acquaintances, but also block your account as suspicious, which is not very good, for example, for a more or less popular business account.
User block
The last reason why you can’t subscribe to your acquaintances is the blacklist. If your request is not sent to the selected user, it is possible that they have blocked you. It’s quite easy to find out:
- Tap the “Subscribe” button. If it doesn’t change to white, move on to the next step.
- Go to the profile of your idol.
If you don’t see any photos, stories, or even videos, then you are 100% blocked by the owner of the page.
Yes, it’s unpleasant, but everything can be fixed. To do this, try to contact your friend through messengers or social networks. It’s easy if there is a phone number in the profile header. Use it to search for the owner of the mobile phone in WhatsApp or Viber. Explain the whole situation and resolve past disputes.
Note. To add someone to the blacklist, go to their feed and click on the “three dots” in the upper right corner of the screen. Select “Block”.
How to avoid blocking – restrictions on subscriptions
As mentioned above, the ability to subscribe on Instagram is blocked when exceeding the established limits and restrictions for a certain period. If you are really engaged in promotion and use special tools to promote your account, then monitor this process more carefully. For example, you can set a limit in the service settings or program a bot to follow intervals and the number of requests, and then everything will be fine. If you notice that Instagram does not allow you to subscribe to people, check if one of the reasons listed in our article applies to your case. If yes, try to solve it with the proposed method, and if not, be sure to contact the technical support of the social network. Perhaps it is a mass application bug.