To keep automated accounts running smoothly, you need a fundamental resource: target IDs. But what are these IDs? They’re the unique identifiers for Instagram accounts, and they’re the key to finding your ideal audience. An Instagram username looks like this: @username. While an Instagram ID looks like this other way: 98237498. The challenge? Extracting these IDs from the right accounts and making sure they belong to real, valuable users.
The art of scraping Instagram IDs begins with strategy. You can’t just grab IDs from any large account because appearances can be deceiving. A profile may boast thousands of followers, but if they’re mostly fake accounts or users from regions that don’t match your goals, those IDs will bring little value. To succeed, you need tools that analyze Instagram audiences and help you filter through the noise.
This article is part of the Instagram Mother/Slave Method Guide using Fanzella, offering a complete breakdown of everything you need to know to master the strategy. If you’re ready to dive in, click here.Step 1: Evaluating the Source Accounts
To ensure you’re gathering high-quality IDs, you’ll want to use influencer analysis tools like Modash, Influencity, InsightIQ, among others. These platforms are designed to help businesses evaluate influencers, but pirates like us have found creative ways to use them for entirely different purposes.
I use Modash in a “special” way, and although I am not going to explain the step by step of how to achieve the exploit I can tell you that you need Dolphy and a server to create emails with your domain (It does not work with temporary mails). If you have some blackhat experience, when you try to use Modash you will quickly figure out how to get around the User Agent security guards.
Why Modash?
First of all, it is the easiest to exploit without paying. The rest of the tools have security systems that are much more difficult to overcome or do not offer free trials at all. Everything I explain from here on applies to free, hacked or paid accounts. So if you want to go the good way, you can buy a monthly plan that will make your life much easier (although paying the modest sum of $299/month).
Modash lets you analyze the followers of any Instagram account and apply filters such as:
- Geographic Location – Ensure over 50% of followers are from developed markets like the U.S., Canada, Europe, or Australia.
- Fake Follower Percentage – Avoid accounts with over 25% fake followers.
- Relevant Hashtags – Look for accounts posting content around relevant topics, such as #OnlyFans or #HotMILF.
Alternatively, if you’ve already identified a great account that fits your criteria, you can use lookalike audiences. Just enter the account handle, and the tool will suggest similar profiles with comparable audiences.
As you explore these accounts, take note of other promising profiles listed in the tool’s suggestions. This rinse-and-repeat method will quickly expand your list of target accounts.
Step 2: Scraping IDs with Parser.im
Once you have a list of high-value Instagram accounts, it’s time to unleash the scraper. For this, I recommend Parser.im, a powerful scraping tool—though you may need a bit of Russian translation help (I suggest Safari’s auto-translate).
Getting Started with Parser.im (formerly Instaparser.ru)
- Choose the basic plan (20/1/0: 20 threads, 1 account per thread) for 2500 rubles ($26). Payments are easiest with Payeer, so set that up if you haven’t already.
- Enter your list of accounts into Parser.im, and the system will begin scraping their follower IDs.
The scraping process varies depending on the number of followers. For accounts with 100k followers, expect it to take a few days. You can’t scrape verified Instagram accounts, so ignore those from your original list. Once completed, download the TXT file containing your freshly scraped IDs. This list is your treasure chest—a resource you can revisit again and again.
Ok, I found a tutorial for the original Instaparser.ru … but it is in russian. So, enable autotranslate subtitles to understand what is the guy saying and to get familiar with the tool visuals.
Step 3: Organizing and Monetizing Your IDs
A well-maintained ID list is just as valuable as a segmented email database. Organize your IDs by niche, and keep track of their origins to make future campaigns more efficient. These lists can be monetized in multiple ways, and they’ll remain a strategic asset for your operations.
Also, if you’re working with individual IDs and want to avoid logging into Instagram repeatedly, there are several complementary tools to streamline the process. These can help you validate and manage IDs without triggering Instagram’s defenses.
Check this tools:
- TXT file merger, Useful when you need to concatenate multiple text files with Instagram IDs of the target followers to feed into Fanzella https://products.aspose.app/words/merger
- Know how many IDs you have in one list: https://onlinetexttools.com/count-text-lines
- Reorder the IDs in a random way: https://textmechanic.com/randomize-list/
- Split a large list of IDs: https://textfilesplitter.com/
- A tool to remove duplicate IDs: https://seomagnifier.com/remove-duplicate-lines-online
- Find IG User ID: FREE. Site: https://commentpicker.com/instagram-user-id.php
- Find IG Username: FREE. Site: https://commentpicker.com/instagram-username.php
Final Thoughts: Your Treasure Awaits
Scraping Instagram IDs isn’t just about automation—it’s about strategy. By using the right tools, applying smart filters, and keeping your data organized, you’re setting yourself up for long-term success. Because, as my friend Jack would say: “Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate”
Stay tuned for the next post, where we’ll discuss how to use these IDs to feed platforms like Fanzella and start generating traffic to your model’s OnlyFans.
Bartender! Another jug o’ Grog for me mate here! Let’s help ‘im wash down all the knowledge from this fine article, aye!
