# Welcome DM Velocity & Safety Throttle Calculator > Calculate safe hourly dispatch caps and randomized delay buffers for sending automated welcome DMs to new Instagram followers. - **Category / Silo**: social - **Free Access**: Yes (No credit card required) ## Tool Description Calculate safe hourly dispatch caps and randomized delay buffers for sending automated welcome DMs to new Instagram followers. ## Key Steps & Implementation 1. **Select Account Age**: Choose New (<6 mo) or Established (>1 yr). 2. **Input Daily Follower Growth**: Enter average new followers added per day. 3. **Assess Meta Trust Score**: Select low, medium, or high account standing. 4. **View Throttling Plan**: Get safe hourly dispatches, delay buffers, & welcome copy. ## Key Benefits - Meta API Velocity Throttling Calculation - Recommended Delay Buffer Ranges - Risk Level Assessment (Safe / Caution / High) - Includes 3 Warm Non-Spammy Welcome Templates --- URL: https://cacto.cc/tools/social/welcome-dm-velocity-calculator