06/03/2026
Creating multiple accounts with the same content, style, or purpose can be seen as an attempt to bypass restrictions or manipulate the system.
Instagram sees this as “coordinated inauthentic behavior,” even if you’re doing everything manually.
What could happen as a result:
• Shadowban
• Removal from recommendations
• In some cases, a ban of all accounts linked to your IP or device
Another important point:
Don’t let your friends or anyone else log into their Instagram from your phone.
If they break the rules now or later, the algorithms might link their account to yours - and you could get penalized just because of a shared login point.
Source: Policy Inauthentic Activity (Meta)⚙️