If you notice that your account stops being recommended on Instagram, Threads, X or other platforms but then comes back when you remove your link in bio, here’s why.
It’s not that GetAllMyLinks (gaml.io) (or your domain) is “restricted.” What actually happens is that your specific link path (example: yourdomain.com/link) gets caught in the history of a flagged set up / account cluster. Platforms like Meta don’t look at one element in isolation, they track patterns across accounts, devices, and behaviors.
Domain vs. Username
The domain (yourdomain.com) is usually clean.
But the path (yourdomain.com/link) can get flagged if it has been repeatedly connected to (a) risky account(s), bans, or reports.
If you use only your domain in bio (yourdomain.com without /username), the domain itself can get flagged and then used by the system to recognize risky patterns. That’s why we don’t recommend using the raw domain if you manage multiple accounts.
This applies mainly to OFM or other risky industries that are already under pressure on social media. If you are not promoting OF pages or sexual content patterns, you usually won’t face this problem, although keep in mind Meta’s AI is scanning everything. So if you do get flagged, it’s because of your set up / multi-account strategy / or content as a whole, not only the link.
That means if you keep reusing the same /link username across multiple accounts, once the set up tied to it has been flagged, every current and new account using that same path will carry part of that risk history. It’s the same if you reuse content, bios, or devices. The truth is: we don’t know the exact weight differences Meta’s AI assigns, it could be reports, account signals, or even specific videos, posts, or stories.
Platforms track everything.
⚠️ Important: This is not related to the software behind the link (GetAllMyLinks or others).
It’s purely about the URL path being tied to flagged clusters. This can happen with any link in bio, we’ve seen it across all major link-in-bio platforms on their main domain. In these cases, we recommended users to change the username, and once they did, they didn’t have any more issues.
If the entire domain is flagged (aka your own domain), our public domain gaml.io is not having any issues as no one is using this domain as raw.
→ start fresh with a new domain, then create unique /username paths inside it (e.g. yournewdomain.com/link).
Changing usernames or domains helps break the chain. It’s the same as changing your Instagram or TikTok username when you got banned, it’s simply a good practice to prevent future issues.
Why This Happens
The link itself is not the root cause. Platforms use AI to detect patterns and assign risk scores based on a mix of signals.
What usually triggers issues:
Accounts or specific posts repeatedly flagged by reports (haters or competitors)
Using the same link path (domain.com/username) across several accounts
Risky setups (IPs, devices, account history)
Duplicate bios or content patterns
Clustering too many accounts on the same phone or network
And many others.
When these signals stack, the system connects your username/path to that flagged set up / account cluster. Changing usernames or domains helps break the chain.
Types of Flags
Scam Warning – A visible warning on your account. Even if you change the link, it can persist for days because the account itself is flagged. (See our Scam Flag guide.)
Shadowban – Your account isn’t pushed to non-followers. This usually happens when your set up / cluster has been identified as risky, and the link tied to that cluster becomes part of the flagged pattern.
In both cases, rotating your username or domain helps reset signals when the link is one of the factors dragging performance down.
Clean Setup Guidelines
To reduce risk and keep your cluster healthy:
3–4 Instagram accounts per phone maximum
Use unique mobile data per phone (avoid Wi-Fi sharing)
Treat each phone as a separate cluster (you can use Ali-remote.com for this)
Vary bios (you can even use ChatGPT to help generate unique ones)
Prefer aged accounts and warm them up gradually
Rotate usernames (of the link) when engagement drops or after bans
Post unique content, if you repost the same content across accounts, platforms can easily link them together. Even if this doesn’t always shadowban directly, it increases the footprint that connects your accounts.
💡 Pro tip: If you manage multiple accounts per creator, consider creating fan pages instead of duplicating the main creator page. This way, your main creator accounts stay safer, while the fan pages help expand reach and audience. There are many possible strategies here, the key is to protect the primary accounts while using additional ones for growth.
Instagram’s Terms of Service technically allow multiple accounts per creator. They know many creators and agencies do it, but there’s a huge difference between 3 accounts and 40 accounts. If one account in a cluster gets flagged, the others from this cluster can be taken down too.
Final Notes
Getting flagged is rarely about one single element. It’s the combination of reports, devices, IPs, content, links, and other factors that are harder to manage that pushes an account into risky territory.
Your link can carry that history forward which is why rotating usernames or domains is essential.
Changing a link won’t magically fix a flagged account, but it gives your new setup the best chance to start clean.
Always think like the AI scanning your moves: rotate, diversify, and avoid repeating the same signals.