Short answer: once a week, for each account, check the platform's own status page (TikTok Account status and Account Check, Instagram Account Status, YouTube Studio notices), read any warnings, confirm 2FA and recovery details still work, and compare this week's posts against the last few. Fix flagged posts before posting more. Ten minutes per account is enough when nothing is wrong.
Where each platform shows account health
| Platform | Where to look | What it shows | Source (as of September 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | Safety Center → Account status; TikTok Studio → Account Check | Standing, strikes, restricted features, FYF limits; audit of last 30 posts | TikTok Newsroom, Apr 2024 |
| Settings → Account → Account Status | Removed content, recommendation eligibility, restricted features, risk of being disabled | About Instagram | |
| YouTube | YouTube Studio notifications and policy notices | Warnings and strikes; three strikes in 90 days may end a channel | YouTube Help |
Menu paths shift between app versions. Search the app's settings for "Account status" if you cannot find it.
The weekly checklist
Copy this per account.
| # | Check | Pass looks like |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Status page | Nothing flagged |
| 2 | Inbox and system notifications | No unread warnings or removal notices |
| 3 | Recommendation / For You eligibility | No "not eligible" notices on recent posts |
| 4 | Posts this week vs plan | Every planned post is live, none duplicated |
| 5 | Wrong-account check | Each post is on the account it was meant for |
| 6 | Content rights | Everything posted is yours or licensed |
| 7 | Watermarks | No other app's logo on any clip |
| 8 | Captions and hashtags | Within limits; Instagram five hashtags max |
| 9 | Views vs your own median | No sudden, unexplained collapse |
| 10 | Login, 2FA, recovery email and phone | Still correct and accessible |
| 11 | Linked devices and sessions | No sessions you do not recognize |
| 12 | Bio and links | Links work and follow the rules |
When something is flagged
- Stop posting to that account until you understand the notice.
- Read the reason and find the post it refers to.
- Fix or remove that post if the notice is right.
- Appeal only if you believe it is wrong. TikTok's enforcement page and Instagram's Account Status both offer a review route.
- Slow down for a few days if you see action limits; see Instagram action blocked.
- Write it down: date, account, notice, what you did.
Do not open a new account to carry on after a ban; TikTok's integrity rules prohibit that.
For platform-specific help: TikTok shadowban signs, Instagram shadowban check, TikTok ban appeals.
Keeping the checklist light with Farmero
Farmero keeps a record of what posted, what did not and what was refused on each account, on the Mac and optionally in Telegram or ntfy, which covers rows 4 and 5. It checks each profile for the new post before calling it posted and marks anything it could not confirm as uncertain rather than retrying it, to avoid double posting. When it cannot identify a screen, it stops and saves evidence, such as an unexpected warning dialog. The status pages themselves are still yours to read. See Troubleshooting. Automating these apps may breach their terms, and nobody can promise an account will never be restricted.
FAQ
How often should I check account status?
Weekly is a sensible routine, and immediately after any sudden drop in views or any warning.
What is the most important check?
The platform's own status page. It is the only place that shows removals, restrictions and recommendation eligibility.
Should I change passwords every week?
No. Check that 2FA and recovery details still work; change passwords when there is a reason.
What if every check passes but views are low?
Then it is most likely the content. See why a new TikTok account gets zero views.