---
title: "UPbot"
description: "Why and how to use our AI tutor"
url: https://help.upchieve.org/en/articles/54-upbot
collection: "Using The Platform 💻"
updated: 2026-10-29
language: en
---

# UPbot

Why and how to use our AI tutor

## Meet UPbot

UPbot can make practice problems, offer alternative explanations, and help you and your tutor or college counselor work together on any subject offered at UPchieve. UPbot _supports_ your learning; if you ask it to teach you, it’ll try to go through a problem step by step.

## How to Use UPbot

On the dashboard (standalone)

You can use the bot on its own without starting a tutoring session first.

1.  On the left sidebar, click Request AI Help
    

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2.  Choose the subject you want help with
    
3.  Type your questions
    

You can also switch to a live tutor anytime by clicking on the transfer button!

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**During a tutoring session**

1.  Look for the UPbot icon in your tutoring session
    

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2.  Click it. **This will share an UPbot thread both you and your tutor can use.**
    
3.  Study together with your tutor and UPbot
    

## FAQs

### **Will UPbot replace real tutors?**

Nope! Real tutors are still here for you. UPbot is just an extra helper when you need something quick and can’t wait for a tutor.

### **Can UPbot make mistakes?**

Yes! UPbot is AI and like all AI, it can make mistakes. _Always check its answers._

### **What subjects can UPbot help with?**

Any subject you can get help with on UPchieve!

### **Can I tell you what I think about UPbot?**

Yes please! UPbot is very new and we're still making it better. We want to know what you think. Your feedback helps!