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Why does my link get flagged?

Learn why bio links may be flagged on Instagram, TikTok, Threads or X. Understand domain vs. path issues, common triggers, and how to fix it by creating a new link and following clean setup guidelines.

Updated over 4 months ago

If your visibility drops on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, or X when using GetMySocial, do not worry. It does not mean your account or your domain is permanently banned.

It is not that GetMySocial or your domain is “flagged”. In most cases, only a specific link path such as yourdomain.com/username is marked as suspicious. This issue can usually be fixed quickly by creating a fresh path.


Domain vs. Path

The domain itself (for example yourdomain.com) is usually safe. What can create problems is the path you add after the domain (for example yourdomain.com/username).

When the same path has been connected to accounts that were reported, banned, or considered risky, platforms may treat that path as suspicious.

If you only use the root domain without a path, and especially if you reuse it across many accounts, the system can also link it to negative patterns. This is why we recommend always creating unique paths for each account instead of using the same one everywhere.


Why this happens

Platforms like Meta do not check just the domain. They scan the full setup around your link and assign a “risk score” based on patterns.

Their systems also look at the landing page itself. Pages with NSFW elements, flashy visuals or provocative call-to-actions are more likely to be flagged.

In addition, Meta tracks signals such as accounts, devices, IP addresses and repeated use of the same bios or usernames. When several of these factors combine, a link path can be marked as risky even if the domain is still clean.


How to fix it

If a link path has been flagged, the best solution is to create a new bio link. Simply renaming the old one is not enough, because the history connected to it can remain.

When you only rename, the images, backgrounds and other assets linked to the page stay the same, along with their metadata. Platforms can still connect these elements to the old flagged setup.

When you duplicate or create a brand-new page in GetMySocial, our system automatically cleans the metadata of images and generates fresh versions. This gives you a new path and a completely clean start.


Clean setup guide

To keep your accounts safe and reduce the chance of being flagged, follow these best practices:

  • Use one unique bio link per account.

  • Avoid connecting all accounts to the same Wi-Fi. The safest option is to use mobile 4G/5G data with one SIM per phone.

  • Vary your bios and profile pictures across accounts.

  • For extra safety, you can add an @username in your bio that leads to a second private Instagram account. That private account can then contain the link in bio. This way, your main account is less exposed.

These small variations help break patterns and give each account its own identity, lowering the chance of automated flags.


Final notes

Getting flagged can happen for many different reasons. What matters is that you always have solutions. By rotating your link, varying your setup and following clean practices, you keep your profiles safe and give your growth the best chance to continue smoothly.

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