Many Instagram users have encountered this message. It can show up if you’ve used third-party apps or automation tools to carry out certain Instagram actions. Moreover, this message can appear if you’ve liked, commented, or followed/unfollowed people “too aggressively.” Finally, the message can be a consequence of a temporary glitch. This message is Instagram’s way of mitigating spam and automation and preventing the abuse of certain features. Unfortunately, some people get this message even if they didn’t do anything wrong. There are several ways to fix this problem: • Wait it out. • Log out, then log back in. • Change your password.