You created a new Twitter account and immediately started automation. Result? Account suspended within days. This scenario is common because Twitter closely monitors new account behavior. That's why account farming is critical.
What is Account Farming?
Account farming is the process of "warming up" new Twitter accounts by making them behave like real users. The goals are:
- Build account trust score
- Signal "real user" to Twitter algorithms
- Reduce ban risk for future automation
In short: Automating without farming is like driving without a license.
Why the First 2 Weeks are Critical
Twitter keeps new accounts in a "high risk" category for the first 14 days. During this period:
| Behavior | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Too many follows | High - Instant flag |
| Repeating same message | High - Spam detected |
| Active 24 hours | Medium - Bot signal |
| Natural engagement | Low - Ideal |
First 2 Weeks Strategy
| Period | Activity | Likes/Hour | RT/Hour | Follows/Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1-3 | Timeline reading only | 5-10 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Day 4-7 | Light engagement | 10-15 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Day 8-14 | Normal activity | 15-25 | 5-10 | 3-5 |
| Day 15+ | Full automation | 20-50 | 10-20 | 5-10 |
Sleep Schedule: Behave Like a Human
Real humans aren't on Twitter 24 hours. Use sleep schedules to make your accounts behave naturally.
Why It Matters
- Twitter flags 24-hour active accounts as bots
- Random variation adds naturalness
| Profile | Active Hours | Variation | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 08:00 - 23:00 | ±30 min | General use |
| Night Owl | 12:00 - 03:00 | ±45 min | Young audience |
| US Business | 15:00 - 06:00 | ±30 min | US market |
Safe Engagement Rates
Too little engagement = passive account = suspicious
Too much engagement = bot behavior = ban
| Action | Minimum | Recommended | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Likes/hour | 5 | 15-25 | 50 |
| Retweets/hour | 2 | 5-10 | 20 |
| Follows/hour | 1 | 3-5 | 10 |
| AI Replies/hour | 1 | 2-5 | 10 |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Result | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| High rates on day 1 | Instant ban | Start low, gradually increase |
| No sleep schedule | Bot detection | Always set active hours |
| Same settings for all | Pattern detection | Vary settings per account |
| Datacenter proxy | IP ban | Use residential proxies |
Golden Rule
Be patient, increase gradually, behave like a human. Account farming is the foundation of sustainable Twitter automation.