Identify what is creating the follows
First distinguish a task you deliberately started from unexpected account activity. A changing Following count alone does not identify the cause or prove that a particular tool acted.
Review connected apps and sessions
Review tools with connected access and account sessions using Instagram’s current official guidance. Exact settings paths have not been verified here; do not rely on a guessed universal auto-follow-back switch.
Pause any task you started
If you control a running task, Pause or Stop it before investigating. A sent request may still complete; retain Unknown records and avoid repeated writes.
Check account security and current settings
Unexpected activity may require a separate account-security review. This product cannot promise to diagnose or stop every cause, and purchasing Pro is not required for troubleshooting.
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