Two Restriction Types
Restrictions generally fall into two distinct categories. You can be restricted for how you are acting (Technical/Automation) or what you are sending (Content/Quality).Type 1: Technical & Behavioral Restrictions 🤖
The “Speed Limit” Violations These restrictions are triggered when your account activity exceeds human capabilities or triggers technical “bot” signatures. These are mathematical thresholds.1. Volume & Speed Limits (The 2026 Standard)
Social platforms monitor the exact number of actions you take. Even if you do them manually, exceeding these numbers flags you as a “commercial scraper.”| Action | Safe Limit (Free Account) | Safe Limit (Sales Nav) | The Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connection Requests | ~20 per day (100/week) | ~25-30 per day | High. Exceeding this triggers a “You’ve reached your weekly limit” block. |
| Profile Views | ~80 per day | ~1,000 per day | Critical. Viewing 500+ profiles on a free account is an immediate “Scraper” flag. |
| Searches | ~300 per month | Unlimited | Medium. Hitting the “Commercial Use Limit” stops you from searching. |
2. Tool Stacking
This is the most common cause of “Technical” restrictions.- What it is: Having two apps (e.g., FirstTouch + an automation tool) active at the same time.
- Why it triggers: Social Platforms see two simultaneous requests from one user. It is physically impossible for a human to view a profile and check their inbox at the exact same millisecond.
- Result: Immediate temporary restriction or identity verification challenge.
3. Altering Social Platform’s website with extensions
- What it is: Browser extensions that modify the design and HTML code of the social page (e.g., adding an “Export to CRM” button, or a check mark to add to CRM right from the page itself).
- The Detection: Social platforms run integrity checks on their webpage code. If they detect unauthorized code injection, they lower your Trust Score significantly.
Type 2: Content & Quality Restrictions 📉
The “Spam” Violations You can follow every technical rule perfectly-sending only 10 requests a day-and still get restricted. This happens when the community rejects you.1. The Low Acceptance Rate (The < 25% Rule)
Social platforms measure how many people say “Yes” to your connection requests.- Healthy Zone: > 40% Acceptance Rate.
- Danger Zone: < 25% Acceptance Rate.
2. The “I Don’t Know This Person” Flag
When a user declines your connection request, they can click “I don’t know this person.”- The Threshold: It only takes a handful of these reports in a short time to trigger a restriction.
- Prevention: Engage with prospects with a comment or like before going for the connection when its completely cold. Always make sure you are filtering for only prospects that make sense to be connecting with.
3. The “Shadowban” (Reduced Visibility)
This is a silent restriction caused by low-quality content or “spammy” messaging patterns.- Symptoms: Your messages go to the “Other” folder instead of the main inbox. Your posts get 0-5 views. Your connection requests do not trigger a notification on the recipient’s phone.
- Cause: Sending the exact same copy-pasted message to 500 people, or using banned keywords (e.g., “book here,” “guaranteed,” “buy now”).
Summary: How to Stay Safe
| Restriction Type | How to Avoid It |
|---|---|
| Technical | Slow Down. Respect the limits in our Safety Checklist. Never run multiple tools at once. |
| Content | Target Better. If your acceptance rate drops, stop the campaign. Refine your list. Do not annoy people who don’t know you. |
Ready to Audit? Go to our Safety Checklist to ensure your technical setup is safe, then review your campaign targeting to ensure high quality.