Rate Limits and Account Safety#
Autopilot posts comments from your Facebook account. Rate limits and safety checks exist to keep those comments looking human and your account in good standing.
Rate limit settings#
Configure these in onboarding Chapter 4 or Monitor Config:
| Setting | What it controls | Recommended starting value |
|---|---|---|
| Min wait | Shortest pause between comments | 3 minutes |
| Max wait | Longest pause between comments | 5 minutes |
| Max comments per day | Daily comment cap | 10 |
Otomizer waits a random interval between min and max before each Autopilot comment. This avoids burst patterns that look automated.
[!safety] Start with 10 comments per day or fewer. Increase by 5 per week only if replies look good and you see no Facebook warnings.
Comment uniqueness check#
Otomizer checks that each Autopilot reply is unique. It will not post the same comment text twice, even across different groups. This reduces spam flags.
Smart rate-limit auto-pause#
If Otomizer detects signs that Facebook is throttling your account (failed posts, unusual delays), it automatically pauses Autopilot. You get a notification in the dashboard.
When paused:
- Monitoring continues (leads still appear)
- Autopilot stops posting until you manually resume
- Review recent replies for anything that might have triggered the pause
Account safety score#
The dashboard shows an account safety score based on:
- Comment frequency relative to your limits
- Reply uniqueness
- Recent post success/failure rate
- How long the account has been on Autopilot
Keep the score in the green zone by staying within your configured limits.
Best practices#
Do#
- Start in Monitor mode for at least a few days
- Use low daily limits initially (5 to 10)
- Keep Chrome open while Autopilot runs
- Write a persona that produces varied, specific replies
- Increase limits gradually over weeks, not days
Do not#
- Set max comments above 30 per day on a new account
- Run Autopilot with Chrome closed
- Use the same generic reply across groups
- Enable Autopilot on day one without testing previews
- Ignore auto-pause warnings and force-resume immediately
What to do if Facebook throttles you#
- Switch to Monitor only immediately
- Stop all automated posting for 48 to 72 hours
- Review recent Autopilot replies for spam patterns
- Lower your daily limit before re-enabling
- Email support@otomizer.com if the issue persists
Monitor mode is always safe#
Monitor mode never posts on your behalf. It only reads group posts and drafts replies for your review. There is no rate limit concern because you control when and whether to post.
Related#
- Monitor vs Autopilot: when Autopilot is appropriate
- Reply Preview: test reply quality before enabling Autopilot
- Chrome Extension: extension must be active for Autopilot