We are starting to roll out ChatGPT for Teens. If you do not see these teen-specific features in ChatGPT yet, they may not be available for your account. We will continue to expand availability over the coming weeks.
Overview
ChatGPT for Teens is the same capable ChatGPT, designed to help teens learn, work through problems, and explore new ideas. It includes age-appropriate protections, tools that support balanced use, and optional parental controls.
If your account is eligible and account-provided age information, verified age, or age prediction indicates you are under 18, ChatGPT automatically enables ChatGPT for Teens.
Learn more about ChatGPT for Teens in our blog announcement.
Availability
ChatGPT for Teens is rolling out globally to eligible teen accounts on Free and paid personal ChatGPT plans beginning August 18. Full availability in Australia is expected September 8.
Features in ChatGPT for Teens
ChatGPT for Teens includes features such as:
Teen-specific onboarding that introduces tools and settings for learning, creativity, and everyday life
Learning-focused starter prompts that help start studying, practice skills, or explore ideas
Study mode and other learning-focused flows that can offer hints, step-by-step guidance, follow-up questions, and knowledge checks.
Homework reminders that may suggest study mode and help you work through assignments step by step.
Learning tools, including quizzes when available, that help you practice and check your understanding.
Study hours that let you or a linked parent or guardian choose when eligible new chats start in study mode.
Reminders that may encourage breaks and make clear that ChatGPT is an AI tool.
A reminder may appear before some image uploads, encouraging teens to check for sensitive information before sharing.
Built-in, age-appropriate safeguards to help reduce exposure to sensitive or potentially harmful content.
Feature availability may vary by region.
Get started
You do not need to turn on ChatGPT for Teens. If your account is eligible, ChatGPT will enable it automatically.
Sign in to ChatGPT.
If teen-specific onboarding appears, follow the prompts.
Start a new chat and describe what you want help with. When uploads are available, you can also upload notes, worksheets, or slides.
Parental controls and privacy
Parents and guardians can optionally link accounts through Parental controls to manage selected settings. You or a linked parent or guardian can use Study hours to choose when eligible new chats start in study mode, without blocking access to ChatGPT. Quiet hours can limit access to ChatGPT during scheduled times.
Parental controls do not let a parent or guardian read or monitor the teen’s conversations. If OpenAI sends a safety notification, it shares only the information needed to help support the teen’s safety.
When an account holder turns 18
When ChatGPT identifies an account holder as 18 or older, the account may move out of ChatGPT for Teens, which can remove teen protections and end a linked parental-controls connection. Certain protections, like parental controls or reducing sensitive content, can be reinstated at any time.
FAQ
Is ChatGPT for Teens only for schoolwork?
No. Teens can use ChatGPT to learn, build, create, and get help with everyday questions. ChatGPT for Teens adds learning-focused tools, reminders that encourage balanced use, and age-appropriate protections.
How is ChatGPT for Teens different from a standard ChatGPT experience?
ChatGPT for Teens is the same capable ChatGPT, with extra tools and settings that support learning, creativity, and everyday life, along with age-appropriate protections.
Why am I seeing ChatGPT for Teens?
ChatGPT automatically enables ChatGPT for Teens for eligible accounts identified as belonging to someone under 18. If you are 18 or older and think this happened by mistake, you can verify your age to ask ChatGPT to remove teen protections.
Can a parent or guardian read my conversations?
No. Parental controls do not let a parent or guardian read or monitor a teen’s conversations. In limited safety-notification situations, OpenAI shares only the information needed to help support the teen’s safety.