How to Choose an Instagram Service: 8 Checks Before You Pay

Eight checks to make before paying any Instagram service, from password requests and clear pricing to refunds, tracking and promises that sound too good.

FollowersFan team · Updated · 2 min read

A dependable Instagram service never asks for your password, shows a clear final price, explains refunds and lets you check your order. Use the eight checks below on any seller, including us, before you enter your card details.

1. It never asks for your password

An order needs a public username or post link, and nothing more. A request for your password or a login through the seller's website is a reason to leave.

2. The price is clear

You should see the package size and price before checkout, and the total at the last step should match. Read our guide on how much followers cost to compare offers.

3. There are no hidden repeat charges

Check whether you are making one payment or starting a subscription. If a plan renews, it should say so plainly before you pay.

4. Payment goes through a secure checkout

Look for a recognized card payment page and a secure site address. Be careful with sellers who only accept payment methods that are difficult to dispute.

5. The refund policy is easy to find

A clear policy says what happens when an order cannot be started or is only partly delivered. You can compare it with our refund policy.

6. You can check your order

You should receive a confirmation and a way to see progress without contacting support. FollowersFan sends a private tracking link for each order.

7. Support and business details are visible

Look for a working support email and proper legal pages. Send a question before ordering if you want to test how support responds.

8. The promises are realistic

Be careful with guarantees about reach, sales, rankings or account safety. No seller controls Instagram, and a seller who claims otherwise is not being straight with you. Our guide on what to know before buying covers the risks.

A quick summary

Keep your password private, know the final price, read the refund terms, and be wary of big promises. If a seller passes those checks and the service suits your goal, you can compare our Instagram services.

Should I ever give a seller my Instagram password?

No. Followers orders need a public username, and likes, views and comments need a public link. A password is never required.

What should a refund policy cover?

It should explain what happens when an order cannot be started or is only partly delivered, and how long a refund takes.