Getting started
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 Setup Guide: Account, Dashboard, Consent.
A parent creates the account.
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 Setup Guide: Account, Dashboard, Consent
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.
Try free → parent creates the account on www.heyotto.app
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
- 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 — parent account first.
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
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.