How to Warm Up Your Account (So You Don't Get 0 Views)

Why Account Warm-Up Matters

NEVER cold start your TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram account by posting your first video right after creating it. This is especially critical if you're using an automation platform like Faceless Shorts.

Why does this matter? You want to signal to the algorithm that there's a real human operating the account. To avoid being flagged as a bot, you should go through an account "warm up" process.

This doesn't just apply to new accounts—it's equally important for existing accounts if you're changing your content niche or haven't used it in a while.

Day 1–3: Scroll, Like, Follow, Comment (Do NOT Upload)

This is the foundation phase. Here's what you need to do:

Don't Upload Yet

Don't upload any videos right after creating your account. Let it sit for at least 24 hours.

Build Your Feed

• Follow 10–15 accounts if possible
• If the platform blocks you from following, no big deal — that happens sometimes. Just move on.

Engage Authentically

• Spend 30–60 minutes scrolling through your feed each day
• Like content that genuinely interests you
• Leave real, thoughtful comments
• Watch videos through to the end

Be a human. This is your excuse to doomscroll guilt-free. The algorithm is watching your behavior patterns.

Day 4–6: 1 Video a Day

Now it's time to start posting slowly.

Start Slow

• Post no more than one video per day
• Quality over quantity — each video should add value

Manual Upload First

Upload the first few videos manually from your phone if you can. Don't automate just yet. This helps establish your account as legitimate.

Keep Engaging

Still engage with other content like a normal user. Comment, like, and follow daily.

Day 7 and Onward: Go All In

Now's the time to ramp things up.

Scale Up

You can start using Faceless Shorts to schedule posts daily or more frequently.

Maintain Human Behavior

Continue using your account normally — comment, like, follow — at least a few times per week. Automation doesn't mean abandonment.

Zero Views? Don't Panic

It's completely normal for your first 5–7 videos to get very few or even zero views. Keep going. The algorithm is still learning your content and audience.

When to Worry

If you hit video 15 and you're still stuck at 0 views? That's likely a shadowban.

Recovery Steps

1. Take a 2–3 day break from posting
2. Engage with content — watch, like, comment
3. Test again with a manual post
4. If it's still dead… might be time to start fresh with a new account

Key Takeaways

Keep it simple. Warm up right, don't skip steps, and your automation will run smoother and reach more people.

• Day 1–3: Engage only, no posting
• Day 4–6: One manual post per day
• Day 7+: Start automation while maintaining human behavior

The algorithm rewards authentic human behavior. Take the time to warm up properly, and you'll see better results from your content automation efforts.