Warming up your new TikTok and Instagram accounts before connecting them to Post Bridge prevents posting failures and ensures your content performs well from the start.
Why warm up your account?
Social media algorithms can detect automated posting as bot activity on new accounts. Without proper warming, you may experience:
Posts failing to publish
Videos getting stuck in processing
Content receiving zero or very low views
Posts not being eligible for the 'For You' page
An account is considered warmed up when it averages roughly 500+ views per post.
Best practices for account warm-up
Initial manual posting phase
For the first week, or until your videos consistently average 500+ views, post videos manually on new accounts
This manual warm-up phase is crucial for establishing account health and performance before fully integrating with automation tools like Postbridge
Transition guidelines
Once the initial warm-up period is complete, you can connect your accounts to Postbridge for automated scaling
Even after connecting to Postbridge, continue to post manually on new accounts once per week
Content management strategy
If a video receives 0 views, delete it from your page and refrain from reuploading it until a few days later
Basic warm-up process
Preventing shadowbans on Instagram and TikTok
To prevent shadowbans on Instagram, make sure to:
Warm up accounts.
Post manually for the first week until views pick up.
To prevent your accounts from being shadowbanned on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, it is recommended to "warm them up" first.
Before using Post Bridge, you should use your accounts to post manually for one week, or until your views begin to increase.
Follow these essential steps for any new TikTok account:
Post manually for the first week - Use your phone to post content directly to TikTok
Complete your profile - Add a profile picture and bio to your account
Use the account naturally - Scroll through content, like posts, and engage like a human would. I would do this for 1 week BEFORE posting any content on the account. Act like a human!
Wait for performance threshold - Only connect to Post Bridge after your videos consistently reach 500-1000+ views on average for more than 5 videos in a row.
An account is considered warmed up when it averages roughly 1,000 views per post.
If your posts aren't publishing, your account likely needs more warming time. Continue posting manually until you reach the 500+ view threshold.
If you're managing multiple TikTok accounts, follow this detailed process:
Setup requirements
Use one account per device/IP address
Consider using a VPN if you're outside North America
1 week preparation phase
Warming multiple accounts
When warming up accounts, it is fine for them to be on the same platform. However, it is recommended to only warm up one account per device at a time.
Do not post on new accounts for the first 3-7 days
Scroll in your niche for 15 minutes per day during these 3 days
Engage naturally - like posts and watch content in your target niche
Manual posting phase
Post once per day per account for one week after the initial 3-day period
Post manually from your phone - avoid any automation during this phase
Monitor performance - track views and engagement on each post
Troubleshooting common issues
Posts failing to publish
If your posts aren't publishing, your account likely needs more warming time. Continue posting manually until you reach the 800+ view threshold.
Videos stuck in Community Guidelines review
Check your TikTok app directly to see if videos are stuck in review. This can prevent them from going public even after successful upload.
Posts getting flagged or low performance
Ensure your account has a complete profile and continue manual posting until performance improves consistently.
Zero or low view counts
This indicates your account needs more warming. Focus on natural engagement and manual posting before attempting automation.
Additional tips
Start slow - Begin with one post per day and gradually increase frequency
Use external resources - For detailed warming strategies, refer to this comprehensive guide: https://x.com/jackfriks/status/1906479939672547624
Consider location - Users outside North America may benefit from using a VPN during the warming process
Be patient - Proper warming takes time but prevents long-term posting issues
Connecting to Post Bridge too early can result in poor performance that may be difficult to recover from. Always complete the warming process first.