What's the best way to be safe online?

Keep yourself super-safe on the Internet with Habbo's top 7 safety tips:
  1. 1. Personal stuff is personal! Keep your full name, address, phone numbers, photos and school name secret so nobody can scam you or place you in danger.

  2. 2. Keep your pals in pixels. Never meet up with people you only know from the Internet. If someone asks you to meet them, say 'No thanks!' and report them to an adult.

  3. 3. Can the cam. You have no control over your photos and webcam images once you share them over the Internet. They can be altered, posted anywhere and used to bully, blackmail or upset you.

  4. 4. Don't be scared to speak up. If someone is making you feel uncomfortable or scaring you with threats, report them or speak to an adult.

  5. 5. Be a smart surfer. Websites which offer you free furni, Credits or pretend to be beta-hotels or staff homepages are all scams designed to steal your password. Don't give them your details and never download files from them; they could be keyloggers or viruses!

  6. 6. Learn to leave it. Some people use the Internet just to annoy others with abuse or disruptive behaviour. Don't give them the attention they want; use your Ignore button and get on with having fun!

  7. 7. It's cool to be kind. You'll have much more fun and make far more friends by being nice to others online and respecting that we're all different, but equal.


For more tips and advice on online safety, take a look at these websites:

  • - Cybersmart Kids (Australia)

  • - BBC Online Safety (UK)

  • - Chatdanger.com (UK)

  • - Childnet (International)

  • - Internet Watch Foundation (International)

    • What should I do if I think someone knows my password?

    You should change it immediately, you can do this by clicking on 'Edit My Habbo Settings' when you're logged into Habbo and go to the 'My Password' tab.
    You have to know the date of birth on your Habbo account to change your password. This is the date of birth you entered when you registered and created your Habbo. If you do not know this, you can't change your password.

    NOTE: NEVER change your password to something someone has told you to, they could steal your account, and all your Habbo furni. If someone asks for your password, or asks you to change it, then you should send a 'call for help' and report them.

    Is it ok for people to ask me ASL?

    We do not ban Habbos for asking ASL as many of them use it as more of a greeting than a question, but it is still not wise to give out personal details. Why not try saying Hello, then ask them what sort of music they like.

    What makes a good password?

    A good password contains a mix of numbers, upper and lower case letters. Make sure it is hard for other players to guess but easy for you to remember. Another tip would be not to use the same password for your e-mail accounts as your Habbo account.