The Internet can be a great place to meet people and form new friendships. But you need to bear in mind that some people you meet online might be pretending to be younger than they really are or they might want to be friends with you for the wrong reasons. You may feel that you know them really well, but can never be sure of what they are like in real life.

So, to stay safe in Habbo Hotel and on other websites, follow our Online Safety Tips:

 

 

 

Don't give out your personal details
Never tell anyone your home address, telephone number, email address or mobile phone number. Don’t even tell them your real name or which school you go to.

Don't meet in real life
It’s not safe, no matter how long you have been friends with them online.

Don't talk to people who make you feel uncomfortable
If someone says things to you that you don't like or makes you feel uncomfortable, just leave Habbo Hotel or the website you are on - one mouse click and you're out of there!

Don't engage in sexual activity online
You will be banned from Habbo Hotel and other responsible teenage sites for using adult language and pretending to have sex (often referred to as 'cyber'). Play safe and don't take the risk of being banned.

 

Do tell your parents or guardians what you are doing
By telling them where you are hanging out online - and perhaps even showing them - you will put their minds at rest.

Do call for help if you need to
All responsible websites have an emergency help button – don’t be afraid to use it. In Habbo Hotel, use the Call for Help button (click on the blue question mark) to tell our Moderators about anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.