Threads is a new app by the Instagram team to share text, ideas and join the public conversation. You can use your existing Instagram account to log in to Threads and share posts that are up to 500 characters long.
The new app from Instagram is launched in over 100 countries and has gained millions of users already in the early hours of its launch.
However, if you are receiving the error message saying “We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram to protect our community. Tell us if we made a mistake.” on the Threads app then you can fix it.
This article will discuss what the error message “We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram to protect our community. Tell us if we made a mistake.” mean, what causes it and how you can fix it.
What Does The Error Message “We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram” Mean?
If you receive the message “We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram to protect our community. Tell us if we made a mistake.” with the title “Try Again Later” it means that you have overstepped the Instagram limits.
It also means that your account is now flagged as suspicious for doing a certain activity that reached its maximum limit.
Like any social media, Instagram is also susceptible to the problems caused by bots and spammers.
To limit the bots and spammers, Instagram has implemented Community Guidelines that limit the users to a certain number of actions that can be taken in a particular time frame.
When the community guidelines are not followed you will receive the error message “We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram to protect our community. Tell us if we made a mistake.” on the Instagram threads.
If you repeatedly get the message “We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram” then you are violating the rules of Instagram and risk a ban on your account.
What Causes The Error Message “We limit how often you can do certain things” On Instagram Threads?
The error message “We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram to protect our community. Tell us if we made a mistake.” is caused by the limitations set by Instagram Threads and when you exceed the limit you will receive this error message.
The limits are exceeded for the following activities on the Instagram Threads:
- You liked too many threads frequently.
- You followed or unfollowed too many people at once on Threads.
- You left too many similar types of comments on threads like the use of emoticon or text.
- You posted too many threads at once.
In case of violating community guidelines of Instagram Threads, will cause you to receive the same message. The violation of guidelines includes:
- Sending inappropriate or offensive DMs.
- Use of banned hashtags.
- Shared or viewed forbidden content like threads, pictures, videos etc.
- Crossed the limit of character count in a comment.
How To Fix The Error Message “We limit how often you can do certain things” On Instagram Threads?
When you receive the message “We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram to protect our community. Tell us if we made a mistake.” with the title “Try Again Later” then you should consider it a warning sign.
The account will be recovered in 24 to 48 hours on its own and the limits will renew.
You can try the methods mentioned below which are unofficial that can get your account active early.
1. Refresh The Threads App
Your account may have been blocked through the IP address so you can try using another device to log in to the Threads account.
You can switch to mobile data if you were using Wi-fi. Also, you can uninstall the app and then reinstall it.
2. Contact Support To Report
If you think the message is a glitch and you did nothing then you can report the problem to the Instagram support team.
To report the error:
- Go to your Threads profile.
- Tap on the “Settings” at the top right corner.
- Tap on “Help”. Then Tap on “Report a problem”.
- You can follow the prompt until you are taken to a screen where you can describe the problem. You can also upload a picture or screenshot.
3. Delete The Content
You may have received the message “We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram” because you posted too many threads or comments at once.
So if you delete the questionable content immediately, it will resolve the limit issue.
4. Create Another Account
You can create another account as a backup to the existing one and then can continue to do the activities if your primary account gets blocked.
First, log out of your current account from the Threads app.
Open the Instagram app and log out of that account as well. Then select “Create New Account” and add your details for the new account.
Set a new password. Complete the sign-up process and your new account will be created. Open the Threads app and select the new account to sign in to the Threads app.
