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Password reset error - how do I log in on the new online system?

  • March 8, 2020
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Hi, I am trying to log into My Ovo, but it needs me to reset my password because Ovo have moved the account to their new online system. 

I get the email to reset my password and click through and write a new one and then get an error that says “Your password reset link is invalid or expired.”

I have tried sending a new reset link over 10 times and tried different devices. What am I meant to do as I am now late submitting meter readings. 

Thanks. 

Best answer by Nancy_OVO

Updated on 26/08/25 by Abby_OVO

 

Password Resets


You can reset your password by clicking here.

  • There's no difference between ‘First time logging in?’ and ‘Reset my password’
  • Password reset emails expire after six hours or if a newer password reset is requested within that time
  • A reset email is only sent if the email address used matches a registered email address
  • If multiple password reset emails are sent, only the most recent one is valid


The criteria for setting a password is:

  • At least 8 characters

  • At least 1 upper case letter

  • At least 1 lower case letter

  • At least 1 number

  • At least 1 special character (!?£@#$%)

 

Haven’t received a password reset email?


There are no known issues with the password reset platform and reset emails are typically delivered within seconds.

 

If you haven’t received the email then it could be caused by one of the following:


Your email inbox hasn’t refreshed


The email may have been delivered but hasn’t synced on the member's device/browser. This could be due to a network issue or because their email client is set to refresh on a schedule, e.g. every 15 minutes. Try refreshing this manually.

The email has been filtered as junk/spam


You should also check that you haven’t accidentally marked us as ‘Spam’ or blacklisted emails from hello@ovoenergy.com or noreply@ovoenergy.com.


The email address you’ve got registered has recently been changed on our systems and hasn’t had time to update on your online account


If you've changed your registered email address it can sometimes take up to 24 hours for this to update. In this case, try and request a password rest email the following day.


If none of the above is successful


Check you’re using the most recent version of the app (try deleting and re-downloading for Android and iOS) or Google Chrome browser if logging in to your online account.

Try disabling any password managers that may be interfering with the login details you’re entering.

You should also try:

  • Logging in via the app if you can’t login via a browser (or vice-versa).

  • Using a different device or browser (Chrome is recommended).

  • Clear cache/cookies on browser.

  • Clear cache and app data then uninstall/reinstall the app.

  • Waiting a day for any changes you've made to update across all systems

 

If you've followed all of these steps and you're confident there's still a login issue with your online account or the OVO App then contact the Support Team. If you can provide as much of the the following information as possible we’ll then be able to forward this on to our Tech team if required:

 

  • Mention all actions you have taken already.

  • The correct email address that you’d would like to use.

  • Are you trying to login using the app or browser?

  • What device, OS and browser are you using?

  • Are there any specific error messages? This does not include 'Wrong Email or Password'.

  • How long has this been occurring?

  • Relevant screenshots are always welcome and useful.

 

Hope this helps get things sorted - There’s more great advice on our Online Account Tutorial Collection. 💡

35 replies

Emmanuelle_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
February 3, 2023

Hey @allisonf,

 

Sorry you’re still having issues,

 

Other customers seem to have fixed the issue by setting up a password via the app.

 

I’d advise in your instance to contact Support, they can advise if your account is fully migrated. If so, they may need to raise this to our tech team.

Renewable Energy? Big Fan.
Newcomer
February 15, 2023

I’ve also just been moved over from SSE and had this problem, with email in Outlook, trying to set up on the web (don’t want app).

 

I fixed it when I noticed a line in the top of the email saying “Email not displying correctly? View in browser”. I clicked and it opend a web page with the same information but a different shaped clicky button. This time I was able to right click the button and choose “copy link”, paste into browser and it worked. PP seems to be correct that the original clicky button leaves something essential out of the link.

 

What a waste of time, and a stupid little bug to have not fixed after all this time. Not a great introduction to OVO.

Newcomer
February 18, 2023

Same issue, coming from SSE, except nothing solves it for me! Not using another browser, device, not using the app either. Contacted Ovo support, and as expected they’ve been totally incompetent: first letting me know than I am an idiot who doesnt know who to click a link, then telling me they can’t do anything - just have to be patient. But this has been like that FOR MONTHS!!!

 

 

Newcomer
February 18, 2023

I had exactly the same problem and wasted a good hour trying to sort this out. I did as someone suggested way back: using chrome, on a laptop, I opened outlook in the browser, rather than clicking the usual icon on taskbar. This finally let me set a new password.

Delighted to say, I have now managed to leave Ovo and am in the process of switching. Edf offer me a much better rate and I got to speak to a human on the phone after less than 5 minutes :)  My online account is set up with them without any of this Ovo nonsense. I never wanted to be with Ovo so switched as soon as I could get into my account to look at payment details and check usage. 

No more Ovo for me :) :)

 

Emmanuelle_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
February 20, 2023

Hey @ovo_victim,

 

Really sorry to hear this,

 

I’ll ask Forum_Suport to reach out, please keep an eye on your private messages. 

Renewable Energy? Big Fan.