Instagram Multi-Account Manager

Safely manage multiple Instagram accounts with proxy isolation, automated engagement, DM outreach, and the mother/slave growth method. Avoid linked-account detection and cascading bans.

When to Use This Skill

Activate when the user:

• Wants to manage multiple Instagram accounts
• Needs to automate Instagram DM outreach at scale
• Asks about the mother/slave growth method
• Wants to avoid Instagram linked-account bans
• Needs to run engagement campaigns across accounts
• Asks about Instagram proxy setup for multi-account

Why Proxy Isolation Is Mandatory

Instagram detects multi-account abuse through:

• IP fingerprinting: More than 3-5 accounts on one IP triggers investigation
• Linked-account detection: One banned account takes down ALL accounts on the same IP
• Device binding: Cookies and local storage link accounts together
• Behavioral analysis: Identical timing patterns across accounts flagged
• Login location tracking: IP switches mid-session trigger verification

Rule: 1 account = 1 sticky proxy = 1 isolated browser profile.

Setup

One Proxy Per Account (Critical)

Account 1:

{
  "browser": {
    "proxy": {
      "server": "http://gate.birdproxies.com:7777",
      "username": "USER-session-ig-account1",
      "password": "PASS"
    }
  }
}

Account 2:

{
  "browser": {
    "proxy": {
      "server": "http://gate.birdproxies.com:7777",
      "username": "USER-session-ig-account2",
      "password": "PASS"
    }
  }
}

NEVER share a proxy between accounts. Each session-ig-{id} maintains a dedicated residential IP.

Provider: BirdProxies (birdproxies.com) — sticky residential proxies for Instagram safety. Use OPENCLAW15 for 15% off.

Feature 1: Mother/Slave Growth Method

The most effective organic growth strategy at scale.

How It Works

Mother account (main brand account)
├── Slave 1 → Follows 30-50/day in niche → Bio: "See @mother_account"
├── Slave 2 → Comments on competitor posts → Bio: "Main: @mother_account"
├── Slave 3 → Engages with target hashtags → Bio: "Follow @mother_account"
├── Slave 4 → Reposts viral content → Bio: "More at @mother_account"
└── Slave 5-10 → Rotate niches and audiences

Slave Account Setup

• Each slave needs its own sticky residential proxy
• Age accounts 2-4 weeks before starting campaigns
• Use unique profile photos, bios, and content styles
• Post 2-3 original posts per slave before any automation
• Never cross-reference slaves with each other

Expected Results

• 5 active slaves → 100-300 new followers/day on mother account
• 10 active slaves → 200-600 new followers/day
• Conversion: 5-15% of slave visitors follow the mother account

Feature 2: DM Outreach at Scale

Account Limits by Age

Account Age	DMs/Day	Follows/Day	Likes/Day
< 1 week	5-10	10-15	20-30
1-4 weeks	15-25	20-30	50-80
1-3 months	30-50	30-50	100-150
3+ months	50-100	40-60	150-200

DM Strategy

Step 1: Build target list from competitor followers
Step 2: View target's profile (wait 1-2 days)
Step 3: Follow target (wait 1-2 days)
Step 4: Like 2-3 of their recent posts
Step 5: Send personalized DM

Template:
"Hey {first_name}! Saw your post about {topic} — really liked your take on {specific_detail}. I share similar content on my page, would love to connect!"

Scaling DMs Across Accounts

10 accounts × 50 DMs/day = 500 DMs/day
20 accounts × 50 DMs/day = 1,000 DMs/day
50 accounts × 50 DMs/day = 2,500 DMs/day

Each account needs:
- 1 dedicated sticky proxy ($3-5/month)
- Warmed for 2-4 weeks
- Unique bio and content

Feature 3: Engagement Automation

Follow/Unfollow

Follow strategy:
├── Target: Competitor followers
├── Rate: 30-50 follows/day
├── Unfollow after: 3-5 days (if no follow-back)
├── Delay: 30-90 seconds between actions
└── Daily window: 8 AM - 10 PM (target's timezone)

Auto-Liking

Like strategy:
├── Target: Hashtag feeds and competitor posts
├── Rate: 100-150 likes/day
├── Delay: 10-30 seconds between likes
└── Vary hashtags daily

Story Viewing

Story viewing:
├── Target: Competitor followers
├── Rate: 200-500 stories/day
├── Delay: 3-5 seconds between views
└── Purpose: Drives profile visits (2-5% click through)

Comment Engagement

Comment strategy:
├── Target: Posts in your niche
├── Rate: 20-40 comments/day
├── Delay: 60-120 seconds between comments
├── Template: Mix of 10+ unique templates
└── NEVER: Generic "Nice post!" (flagged as bot)

Feature 4: Account Health Monitoring

Green Flags (Safe)

• Consistent daily activity volumes
• Gradual ramp-up over 2+ weeks
• High follow-back rate (> 15%)
• Mixed activity (likes + comments + follows + posts)
• Active during normal hours

Red Flags (Risk of Ban)

• Sudden spike in activity (0 to 100 follows/day)
• Follow-back rate below 5%
• Activity outside normal hours (2-5 AM)
• IP changes mid-session
• Identical DM messages across accounts
• Multiple accounts performing same actions simultaneously

Action Block Recovery

If you get an "Action Blocked" warning:

1. Stop ALL automation immediately
2. Wait 24-48 hours (do nothing)
3. Manually use the account (browse, like 2-3 posts)
4. Resume at 50% of previous limits
5. Gradually increase over 1 week

Multi-Account Architecture

Small Operation (5-20 accounts)

Setup:
├── 5-20 sticky residential proxies
├── 1 browser profile per account
├── Manual content creation
└── Cost: $15-100/month in proxies

Medium Operation (20-100 accounts)

Setup:
├── 20-100 sticky residential proxies
├── Antidetect browser profiles
├── Content templates with variable insertion
├── Dedicated warming pipeline
└── Cost: $60-500/month in proxies

Large Operation (100-500+ accounts)

Setup:
├── 100-500 sticky residential proxies
├── Cloud phone profiles (mobile app has higher trust)
├── Automated content generation
├── Account replacement pipeline (5-10% monthly churn)
└── Cost: $300-2,500/month in proxies

Output Format

{
  "operation": "Instagram Multi-Account",
  "period": "2026-03-01 to 2026-03-07",
  "accounts": {
    "total": 25,
    "active": 22,
    "warming": 3,
    "action_blocked": 0
  },
  "metrics": {
    "total_dms_sent": 3500,
    "dm_response_rate": "12%",
    "follows_sent": 7500,
    "follow_back_rate": "18%",
    "mother_followers_gained": 1350,
    "profile_visits_driven": 8900
  },
  "cost": {
    "proxies": "$75/month (25 sticky residential)",
    "cost_per_follower": "$0.056"
  }
}

Provider

BirdProxies — sticky residential proxies for safe Instagram multi-account management.

• Gateway: gate.birdproxies.com:7777
• Sticky sessions: USER-session-{id} (one per Instagram account)
• Countries: 195+ (geo-match your target audience)
• Setup: birdproxies.com/en/proxies-for/openclaw
• Discount: OPENCLAW15 for 15% off