Snap has launched a new interactive online safety course for teenagers and their parents, timed to Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
Called The Keys: A Guide to Digital Safety, the 45-minute program is designed to help families build practical skills for navigating common online risks, including on Snapchat.
What is The Keys, and who is it for?
The Keys: A Guide to Digital Safety is an online course created for teens and their parents, with Snap recommending it be completed together with a trusted adult.
Snap said the course was developed with Common Sense Media, informed by safety experts, and reviewed by members of Snap’s Teen Council for Digital Well-Being.
The Keys: A Guide to Digital Safety
What online risks does the course cover?
The course focuses on four areas Snap says young people may encounter online: Bullying, illicit drug activity, nude and intimate images & sextortion.
Alongside broader digital safety learning, the program includes a tutorial on Snapchat safety features, settings, and reporting tools for those who use the app.
How the course works
Snap said the program is inspired by driver education, aiming to move beyond awareness into scenario-based learning. The course uses videos, interactive reflections, and realistic situations designed to let teens practise how they would respond to difficult moments online.
It can be completed in one sitting or paused and resumed later.
Jacqueline Beauchere, Global Head of Platform Safety at Snap, said: “We developed The Keys because we saw an opportunity in teen-focused digital safety education. This program goes beyond awareness; it builds practical skills by tackling the most challenging situations teenagers may face online. We hope The Keys helps provide teens with the critical thinking skills and confidence they need to navigate digital spaces safely.”
Snap also expands arrival notifications beyond “Home Safe”
Separately, Snap announced an evolution of its Home Safe feature, which the company said has already been used by 1 million users to notify loved ones of a safe arrival at a location.
The expanded Arrival Notifications are designed to work beyond the home, including one-time or recurring alerts for regular destinations. Snap said the feature is intended for everyday use cases, such as confirming you’re back for the night while travelling, or automatically sharing arrival at a weekly class, practice, or meeting.
Where this fits in Snap’s broader safety push
Snap said The Keys builds on existing resources for teens and parents, including Family Centre and in-app parental tools that allow parents to see who their teens are messaging and manage key settings.