CHILDNET

Video calling allows us to speak to our friends and family, and see their faces. See Childnet's help and advice about video calls and their top tips on staying safe.

CHILDNET

Zoom is a service that allows you to virtually meet other people online through video or audio-only calls.

PARENT ZONE

Everything you need to know about the chat service.

Discord is a chat service specifically designed for gamers to connect with each other using either text, voice or video chat.

INTERNET MATTERS

WhatsApp allows your child to send instant messages only to contacts that they have added to their WhatsApp account.

NET AWARE

Skype is software that enables the world's conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice one-to-one and group calls, send instant messages and share files with other people on Skype.

INTERNET MATTERS

Y99 is an anonymous chat site from India that shares similarities with Omegle.

Learn about the site and its potential harms to keep teens safe online.

CHILDNET

What are read receipts, and what does it signify if your message is left on read?

Childnet's handy guide for parents and carers provides all the essential information about group chats, featuring insights and experiences straight from young people.