Your Instagram link in bio is underperforming — but the fix depends on what's actually going wrong.
If you're getting clicks but nobody subscribes or pays: that's likely Instagram's in-app browser blocking saved passwords and breaking checkout flows. Different problem, different fix.
If your reach tanked overnight across all posts: you might be shadowbanned on Instagram. That's an account-level issue, not a link issue — and it has its own recovery process.
If your reach dropped or your link gets zero clicks: Instagram may have flagged your domain. This happens when your bio link sits on a shared domain that's accumulated too many strikes — even if you did nothing wrong.
That's what this guide covers.
The short answer for domain flagging: if you're figuring out how to promote OnlyFans on Instagram without getting flagged, use a custom domain with a link-in-bio landing page (not a direct redirect), add an 18+ click-through warning, and proxy it through Cloudflare.
Here's why and how.
Why Instagram Flags Your OnlyFans Link
When you put a link in your Instagram bio, Instagram doesn't just display it. It actually visits that link behind the scenes, follows any redirects, and checks what's on the other end. If the final page is OnlyFans, Fansly, or anything Instagram classifies as adult content — your link gets flagged.
Here's the part most guides miss: Instagram's scanner can follow redirects, but it can't click buttons. It can only follow automatic forwarding. It cannot interact with a page the way you do.
That's why these setups fail:
- Direct link to OnlyFans: Instagram follows it, sees OnlyFans, flags you.
- Link shortener (bit.ly, etc.): Instagram follows the shortener to OnlyFans. Same result.
And this setup works:
- Landing page with a button: Instagram reaches your landing page, sees a clean page with an 18+ warning, and stops. It can’t click the button, so it never sees what’s behind it.
This isn't a loophole — it's consistent with how Meta defines its spam policy. And enforcement is getting stricter. Meta's Q1 2025 report confirmed they upgraded their detection systems. Link setups that worked a year ago are getting flagged now.
So your bio link should point to a landing page, not directly to OnlyFans. But there's a second problem — the domain itself.
The GetAllMyLinks Crisis: What Happens When Everyone Shares a Domain
In mid-2025, GetAllMyLinks — one of the biggest link-in-bio platforms for adult creators — shut off all direct links and forced every user onto landing pages with 18+ warnings.
Why? Because their domain itself got flagged by Instagram. Not one creator's link — the whole domain.
As they explained publicly: "This is exactly what caused bans and restrictions on our previous domains."
Here's the problem: when thousands of creators share the same domain (like getallmylinks.com), every flagged link adds to that domain's "reputation score." Eventually the whole domain gets treated as risky — and everyone on it suffers, even creators who did nothing wrong.
Their help center now says it directly: "If that domain ever gets flagged — you get blocked too, even if you did nothing wrong."
GetAllMyLinks migrated to a new domain, added mandatory 18+ warnings, and now recommends custom domains as the main protection. The biggest adult-creator link platform concluded that managing shared-domain reputation just can't be done reliably.
This risk isn't unique to GetAllMyLinks. AllMyLinks, free Linktree URLs, default Beacons links — any shared domain means your fate is tied to every other creator using it.
How Zori.bio Handles Shared Domain Risk
At Zori.bio, we approach this from both sides. Every image uploaded to a Zori.bio page is automatically analyzed using Google Vision AI's SafeSearch detection — so the content on our shared domain stays clean and doesn't accumulate flags from explicit material. That reduces the shared-domain risk at the platform level.
But we also know that platform-level moderation isn't a guarantee. One layer can fail. That's why we offer custom domains — so even if something unexpected happens to any shared domain, your link lives on your own domain with its own reputation. Belt and suspenders.
Custom Domains: What They Protect (And What They Don't)
A custom domain — like yourname.bio — does one thing: it gives you your own reputation, separate from everyone else.
On a shared domain, Instagram judges your link based on what all users on that domain are doing. On your own domain, only your behavior matters. Nobody else's flagged content can drag you down.
You can add an extra layer by routing your domain through Cloudflare (free). This hides which link-in-bio service you're using — Instagram's scanner just sees a generic Cloudflare-hosted site with no visible connection to any link-in-bio platform.
But let's be honest about the limits.
A custom domain doesn't make you invisible. Instagram tracks more than just your link — it looks at your content, behavior, device patterns, and account history. If your account is already flagged, a new domain alone won't fix it.
Think of a custom domain as a seatbelt, not a force field. It protects you from one real, documented risk (shared domain collapse like what happened to GetAllMyLinks) and costs about $10–15 per year. But it works best as one layer alongside landing pages, 18+ warnings, and smart content practices.
The Markup confirmed that Instagram does suppress visibility based on these signals — what creators call being shadowbanned on Instagram. A custom domain addresses the domain reputation piece directly.
Which Link-in-Bio Services Support Custom Domains
| Service | Custom Domain | Price | Adult-Friendly | Setup Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zori.bio | ✅ | $9/mo (Creator) | ✅ Yes | Easy (CNAME) |
| GetAllMyLinks | ✅ | $9/mo (Creator) | ✅ Yes | Moderate (Cloudflare required) |
| Linko | ✅ | $9/mo (Core) | ✅ Yes | Easy (A or CNAME) |
| Lnk.Bio | ✅ | $40/yr add-on | Unclear | Easy (buy through dashboard) |
| Solo.to | ✅ | $10/mo (Professional) | Unclear | Easy (CNAME) |
We only included services that explicitly support adult creators or have unclear-but-tolerant policies.
Popular platforms like Linktree, Beacons, and Carrd are left out intentionally. Linktree doesn't support custom domains and has a history of mass-banning adult creator accounts. Beacons and Carrd restrict adult content in their terms, meaning your page could be removed without warning.
If you're looking for a Linktree alternative that actually supports custom domains and allows adult content, the table above is your shortlist.
How to Set Up a Custom Domain
The general process takes about 20 minutes and costs $10–15 per year for the domain:
- Register a domain from any registrar (Namecheap, Cloudflare, Porkbun). Keep it short and neutral —
yourname.bioworks well. Avoid anything that signals adult content in the domain name itself. - Route it through Cloudflare (free). This hides which link-in-bio service you're using. Create an account, add your domain, and enable the proxy (orange cloud icon).
- Connect it to your link-in-bio service. Each service gives you a DNS record to add — usually a CNAME or A record. Add it in Cloudflare, wait a few minutes for it to propagate, and verify.
- Update your Instagram bio with the new domain. If your old link was already flagged, wait 48–72 hours before testing reach — similar to the timeline for fixing a shadowban.
One rule: your custom domain should point to a landing page, not redirect directly to OnlyFans. Instagram follows redirects — that's the whole problem we covered above.
If DNS records and Cloudflare setup sound intimidating, we get it. We're launching a one-click custom domain setup on Zori.bio in the coming weeks — register your domain, connect it in a few clicks, Cloudflare proxy included. No DNS configuration needed. Stay updated here.
What to Do Next
Your next step depends on your current situation.
If you're currently using a shared-domain link-in-bio (any free Linktree, AllMyLinks, or default GetAllMyLinks URL): register a custom domain and migrate. The shared domain risk is real and documented. Cost is $10–15/year — roughly what you earn from one subscriber.
If you're starting fresh: set up your link-in-bio service with a custom domain from day one. It's easier to start clean than to migrate later. Choose a service that's explicitly adult-friendly and supports custom domains.
If you already have a custom domain but use direct redirects: switch to a landing page with a click-through button. The GetAllMyLinks migration proves that direct redirects are the primary vector Meta targets. Your landing page should include an 18+ content warning, which serves double duty as a crawler blocker and age verification signal.
If you're getting clicks but people can't log in or pay: that's a different problem. Instagram's in-app browser breaks checkout flows. Custom domains don't fix that — deeplinking does.
If your reach already dropped: a custom domain alone won't instantly fix a flagged account. Address the link issue first, then follow the standard shadowban recovery process — typically 48–72 hours of reduced activity.
Key Takeaways
- Instagram's scanner follows redirects but can't click buttons. This is why landing pages with click-through gates work and direct redirects don't.
- Shared domains are a documented liability. GetAllMyLinks' domain crisis proved that one domain's accumulated flags affect all users on that domain.
- Custom domains cost $10–15/year and isolate your reputation. That's the cost of not sharing domain reputation with thousands of strangers.
- Custom domains are necessary but not sufficient. Meta tracks multiple signals beyond link reputation. Use a custom domain alongside landing pages, 18+ warnings, and a Cloudflare proxy for the strongest protection.
