# How do I get started with the parent dashboard?

> Connect your child with their activation link, take the short tour and wait for their first quiz or flashcard session. The Finish setting up card on the Overview page tracks the three steps.

After you buy, the dashboard guides you through three steps. The **Finish setting up** card on the **Overview** page shows how many are done.

## 1. Connect your child

Send your child their activation link, or let them scan the QR code. They sign in to Knowunity or create a free account. See *How do I activate Pro for my child?*

Until your child is connected, the dashboard shows **One step left** and a preview of what you will see.

## 2. Take the tour

The first time you open the dashboard on a device, it offers a short tour.

1. Choose **Show me around**.
2. Use **Next** and **Back** to move through the pages.
3. Choose **Finish** at the end.

You can choose **Skip** and start it later with **Take the tour** on the **Finish setting up** card.

## 3. Get your child practising

This step ticks off when your child finishes their first quiz or flashcards. If they have not started, see *My child is not using Knowunity. What can I do?*

## After setup

When all three steps are done, the card disappears. From then on:

- **Overview** shows the week at a glance,
- **Activity** shows each day,
- **Ask** gives you advice,
- **Help & Info** has help articles and our parents team.

## Good to know

The tour is remembered on the device you took it on. On another device or browser, the dashboard offers it again.

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Source: https://knowunity.com/help/parents/how-do-i-get-started-with-the-parent-dashboard
Last updated: 2026-11-13