Account Safety Gate (Onboarding)

Account Safety Gate (Onboarding)

1. 01

   Assess the client's current LinkedIn activity level and account age

   New or dormant accounts face higher restriction risk when automation starts. Confirm the account has been active for at least 30 days with a complete profile before any tool connects.

2. 02

   Set conservative daily action limits based on account trust

   Start with 20 to 30 connection requests per day for a new account, scaling up only after two weeks of clean operation. Tools like Botdog and Dux-Soup allow custom limits, but the agency must enforce them.

3. 03

   Configure warm-up sequences that mimic human behavior

   Randomize intervals between actions, avoid bursts, and include profile views and post likes. This reduces the pattern that triggers LinkedIn's anti-spam filters.

4. 04

   Establish a monitoring protocol for warning signs

   Define what constitutes a red flag, such as a sudden drop in profile views or a 'restricted' notice. Assign a team member to check account health daily during the first month.

5. 05

   Document the client's target audience and messaging tone

   Capture ICP details and approved message templates before launch. This ensures personalization stays aligned with the client's brand and avoids generic outreach that underperforms.

6. 06

   Run a 48-hour pilot on a small prospect list

   Send no more than 50 connection requests to a test segment. Review response rates and any account warnings before scaling to the full campaign.

7. 07

   Create a rollback plan with the client

   Agree in advance on the steps to take if the account gets restricted, including pausing automation, switching to manual outreach, and notifying the client within 24 hours.