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Generating fake followers for your Instagram account gives other users the impression that your account is popular and you have a large online following. To attract fake followers on Instagram, you must work with a third-party service that develops fake Instagram accounts.
Steps
Generating Fake Instagram Followers
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1Search online for services that offer fake Instagram followers. These services have databases of fake Instagram accounts designed to look real and active, and will use these accounts to follow your Instagram account.
- Use search terms such as “get instagram followers” or “generate fake instagram followers” to identify third-party services that offer this feature.
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2Select the Instagram follower package of your choice. Most services offer packages that range between a few dollars to several hundred dollars for fake followers, depending on the amount of followers you want added to your account.[1]Advertisement
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3Enter your Instagram credentials as requested by the service. In most cases, you’ll be asked to provide your Instagram username, and grant permission for these services to access your account.
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4Enter your payment information using the on-screen instructions. When your purchase is complete, the requested amount of fake followers will be added to your Instagram account.
Understanding the Risks
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1Prepare to generate lower engagement rates. Most major social media platforms use algorithms to determine how your content ranks in your followers’ timelines and newsfeeds. Fake Instagram followers aren’t real people, and won’t engage with your Instagram account, which means your content could end up ranking lower in other users’ feeds.[2]
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2Avoid using services that spam your real followers. Most third-party services ask for permission to access your Instagram account so they can post advertisements and other content on your behalf. Stay away from these services, since spam posts can result in your losing real, authentic followers.[3]
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3Understand that having fake followers can affect your online reputation. Many social media users view the act of buying fake followers as deceptive and immoral, which can negatively impact your online reputation. Plus, real Instagram users will often notice when your follower count jumps from a few hundred to a few thousand in just a few days.[4]
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4Know that your Instagram account might be suspended. Major social media platforms are making a conscious effort to prevent and dissuade users from generating fake followers with the goal of creating a more authentic experience for users. Platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook are fine-tuning algorithms and features that alert when large numbers of users are following or unfollowing a specific account at any given time. Be aware that your Instagram account could be temporarily or permanently suspended if caught generating fake followers.
Community Q&A
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QuestionAre the followers real people?Denzel DelgadoCommunity AnswerNo. They are automatically generated bots that follow you when you send the payment.
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QuestionIf I get fake followers, can my posts go viral or not?Denzel DelgadoCommunity AnswerYour posts will not go viral because the bots do not interact with you. You could install a view and like generator, but good results are not guaranteed.
References
- ↑ http://jezebel.com/meet-the-people-that-make-fake-instagram-followers-for-1723613289
- ↑ http://iag.me/socialmedia/4-reasons-why-you-should-not-buy-followers/
- ↑ http://www.racked.com/2014/9/11/7577585/buy-instagram-followers-bloggers
- ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shayla-r-price/big-business-buying-fake_b_6322362.html
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1. Search the internet for "get instagram followers."
2. Research different services.
3. Select a plan.
4. Provide your Instagram name (but not your password).
5. Enter your payment details.