Basic Account Warmup
Prepare your accounts safely before scaling your outreach.
Last updated: Nov 26, 2025
Why Warmup Matters
New accounts or dormant accounts need time to establish normal activity patterns. Jumping straight into high-volume outreach is the #1 cause of account bans.
A proper warmup period:
The 14-Day Warmup Protocol
Days 1-3: Basic Activity
- Browse your feed for 15-30 minutes
- Like 10-20 posts from accounts you follow
- Watch stories and reels
- No DMs yet
Days 4-7: Engagement
- Continue daily browsing
- Comment on 5-10 posts (genuine comments)
- Reply to stories from friends
- Send 2-3 DMs to people you know
Days 8-10: Light Outreach
- Start with 5-10 cold DMs per day
- Keep messages conversational, not salesy
- Follow 10-20 relevant accounts
- Continue regular engagement activities
Days 11-14: Gradual Scaling
- Increase to 15-25 DMs per day
- Start using ColdDMs Pro automation
- Keep delays long (5+ minutes between DMs)
- Monitor for any warnings
Signs of a Healthy Warmup
Your warmup is working if:
- No action blocks or warnings
- Your messages are being delivered
- You're getting organic profile visits
- Response rates are reasonable (5%+)
- The account feels "normal" when you use it
What NOT to Do During Warmup
Avoid these common mistakes:
- Sending more than 30 DMs in any 24-hour period
- Using copy-paste identical messages
- Automating on Day 1
- Following/unfollowing rapidly
- Ignoring action blocks
- Using VPNs or changing locations
- Running multiple accounts from the same browser
Skip Warmup with Pre-Warmed Accounts
Don't want to wait 2 weeks? Our Marketplace offers pre-warmed accounts that are ready for immediate outreach.
These accounts have already been: