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How do I set up AI for my child?

Parent first: create the adult account, then add your child’s profile (ages 8–18), turn on conversation visibility and alerts, and set topic limits before the first long session. HeyOtto is built for that path. Otto is an assistant for schoolwork and creating, not a companion. Steps overview also on /parent-guide.

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Summary

Setting up AI for a child means the parent holds the account and configures visibility before the kid explores. HeyOtto supports ages 8–18 with that loop.

Takeaways

  • Parent creates the account — then the child profile
  • Visibility + alerts + topic limits before long use
  • Deep steps: /parent-guide

Short answer: Parent first: create the adult account, then add your child’s profile (ages 8–18), turn on conversation visibility and alerts, and set topic limits before the first long session. HeyOtto is built for that path. Otto is an assistant for schoolwork and creating, not a companion. Steps overview also on /parent-guide.

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AI summary

Setting up AI for a child means the parent holds the account and configures visibility before the kid explores. HeyOtto supports ages 8–18 with that loop.

Key takeaways

  • Parent creates the account — then the child profile
  • Visibility + alerts + topic limits before long use
  • Deep steps: /parent-guide

Order of operations

1) You create the parent account. 2) You add the child. 3) You set rules. 4) Then they chat. Skipping step 3 is how “secret ChatGPT” habits start.

What to do in HeyOtto

  1. Create your parent account (Try free)
  2. Add your child’s profile (8–18)
  3. Enable visibility, alerts, and topic limits
  4. Skim /parent-guide if you want the longer walkthrough

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FAQ

Can my child sign up alone?

Prefer parent-created access so oversight cannot be quietly removed.

What ages?

HeyOtto is for kids and teens 8–18.

What to do in HeyOtto

Create your parent account (Try free). Add your child’s profile (8–18). Enable visibility, alerts, and topic limits. Skim /parent-guide if you want the longer walkthrough.

Try free

A parent creates the account.

More questions

Can my child sign up alone?

Prefer parent-created access so oversight cannot be quietly removed.

What ages?

HeyOtto is for kids and teens 8–18.

Reviewed September 24, 2026.