Khanmigo is designed so that a child's access runs through an adult — either a parent/guardian subscription or a school/district partnership. This guide walks parents through what Khan Academy documents about getting started and staying involved.
How access works for parents
- A parent or guardian can subscribe to Khanmigo and grant access to their own children under 18; Khan Academy states one parent subscription can cover up to 10 children under 18.
- A child cannot independently sign up and start using Khanmigo's AI features without this adult-granted access, per Khan Academy's Terms of Service.
- If your child's school already uses Khanmigo through a district partnership, a separate parent subscription is not required for that classroom access — check with the school first.
- Khan Academy's Terms require that any under-18 use of AI-enabled features be supervised by an authorized adult, and that the minor's account be linked to a parent or authorized school-personnel account.
Setting expectations at home
- Sit with younger children the first few times they use Khanmigo so you understand the kinds of questions it answers and how it responds.
- Remind your child not to type personal information (full name, address, school name, phone number) into Khanmigo prompts — this is Khan Academy's own guidance, not just a SafeGradeAI suggestion.
- Use Khanmigo as a tutoring supplement, not a homework-answering shortcut; see the homework guide for how to keep it in "teach me" mode rather than "do it for me" mode.
- Review the age guide to decide whether your child's grade level is a good fit given the supervision requirements.
Cost and account basics
Khan Academy's Khanmigo pricing and access details are published on khanmigo.ai and Khan Academy's schools pages; check current plan and pricing details there rather than relying on older screenshots or third-party summaries.
What SafeGradeAI recommends
- Only enable Khanmigo access through your own parent subscription or a confirmed school/district partnership — never through a workaround that bypasses adult supervision.
- Periodically review your child's Khanmigo conversation history if your plan provides that visibility.
- Combine this guide with the privacy guide and family AI rules for a complete home setup.
See the Khanmigo hub for the full assessment.
Frequently asked questions
How many children can one Khanmigo parent subscription cover?+
Khan Academy states a Khanmigo parent subscription can enable access for up to 10 children under 18.
Can my child use Khanmigo without my involvement?+
No. Khan Academy's Terms of Service require under-18 AI feature use to be supervised by an authorized adult, with the minor account linked to a parent or authorized school-personnel account.
Sources & verification
Verified against primary sourcesLast checked August 24, 2026- 1.Khanmigo (opens in a new tab) — Khan Academy
- 2.Khan Academy Terms of Service (opens in a new tab) — Khan Academy
- 3.Khan Academy for Schools (opens in a new tab) — Khan Academy
- 4.Khan Academy Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab) — Khan Academy
Vendor policies change frequently. Links point to the vendor's own documentation so you can confirm the current wording before making a family or district decision.
Recommended next steps
For parents
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