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Setting Up Family Profiles in Otto: A Step-by-Step Guide

A simple step-by-step guide for parents to set up family profiles in Otto, helping ensure a safe and personalized chat experience for each child.

Natalie
Co-Founder & Product Lead
Setting Up Family Profiles in Otto: A Step-by-Step Guide

Getting Started with Otto

Setting up Otto for your family takes just a few minutes and ensures each child gets a personalized, safe experience.

Step 1: Create Your Parent Account

First, you'll need to create your parent account:

  1. Sign up for the Otto app
  2. Enter your email and create a secure password
  3. Verify your email address
  4. Set up your parental PIN

Step 2: Add Child Profiles

For each child, you'll create a unique profile:

  • Name and Age: Helps Otto provide age-appropriate responses

Step 3: Set Your Family Values

Tell Otto what matters most to your family:

  • Religious or cultural values
  • Parenting philosophy
  • Topics to emphasize or avoid
  • Communication style preferences

Step 4: Configure Safety Boundaries

Customize safety settings for each child:

  1. Set content filters
  2. Choose restricted topics
  3. Configure time limits
  4. Enable monitoring preferences

Step 5: Test and Adjust

Before letting your child use Otto independently:

  • Have a test conversation
  • Review the responses
  • Adjust settings as needed
  • Show your child how to use Otto

Ongoing Management

Your family's needs will change over time. Remember to:

  • Review conversations regularly
  • Update age settings on birthdays
  • Adjust boundaries as children mature
  • Check activity insights weekly
  • Review all alerts

Conclusion

Taking time to properly set up Otto ensures your children get the most benefit while staying safe. The initial setup pays off with peace of mind and a better experience for everyone.

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