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I've moved into an OVO supplied property and signed up - Why can't I get access to my account?

  • July 7, 2020
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I completed the moving in registration over a week ago and never received any confirmation emails from OVO. The property is already supplied by OVO so does not require a transfer period. I completed this form again today in the hope to get some light of account set up and meter readings put in. 

I have also tried to login and it lets me set my password but once logged in, it says a problem has occured or they cannot find my details.

 

I need access to an account to put in meter readings and pay, however I do not understand why this is an impossible task and I have double checked my emails and junk folder and received no communication.

Best answer by Ed_OVO

Updated on 15/07/25 by Ben_OVO

 

Welcome to OVO and your new home!

 

Great that you’ve already found how to set-up an account with us, but sorry to hear you’re having trouble accessing your online account / app. Once you complete our move-in form, you should receive a welcome email from us within five working days. If you try to login before receiving this your account won’t yet be accessible which is why you might be seeing an error message. If you’re still waiting for the email, reach out to our Support Team to double check there’s no technical issues going on.

 

Once you’ve received the welcome email, the easiest way to enter your opening meter readings and check your suggested Direct Debit amount is by logging in to your online account or downloading our app (available for iOS and Android). The suggested Direct Debit amount for your new account is based on average energy usage we’ve seen in your home previously. This gives us a good starting point to work out what you’re likely to use - but obviously if you are using less, you’ll only pay for what you use. We’ll monitor your usage and carry out a ‘Direct Debit Check-In’ every 3 months, after we’ve got an idea of your actual usage. If you’re really not sure about the suggested amount - reach out to our Support Team who can discuss a more suitable monthly payment amount.

 

There’s more tips on how to manage your energy account when you move home on this great guide, and other moving house advice on this handy checklist

 

You can find out how to fix login issues and navigate your online account / app in these great guides:

 

 

Good luck with the unpacking. :thumbsup:

 

OVO member but not got a smart meter yet? - Book today!

 

Interested but not yet an OVO member? - Check out our plans!

 

90 replies

Newcomer
January 20, 2025

@Ben_OVO

Hi thanks for the reply.

I did think that was strange her closing the complaint. She did say that they can't keep complaints open. 

I will definitely email them. 

 

Nukecad
Super User
Super User
January 20, 2025

@Ben_OVO Thanks for those insights.

@Twinnies When my similar problem last year got to the IT team it was only a few days before it was sorted out, and I know that it was complicated with mine, so hopefully yours could be that quick too.

Do let us know how it goes from here.

I said, Hey - Watts going on.
Newcomer
January 20, 2025

Hi Team,

 

Apologies to reopen what looks to be an old thread, but I’m getting the “A problem has occurred” message nearly a month and a half after I moved. I’ve been on live chat/phone calls to OVO and can’t seem to get anything sorted, they just blame it on an issue with the app.

I can’t currently monitor bills, enter meter readings or anything - so it’s getting a bit frustrating now!

TIA..

Newcomer
January 20, 2025

@Nukecad yes fingers crossed it doesn’t take long.

will keep you updated, thanks.

Nukecad
Super User
Super User
January 21, 2025

@harrywood1995 

As you have had no progress with the chat/phone then its time to raise your issue as a formal complaint so that it can be looked at by the relevant department/team.
(‘Twinnies’did that and is currently at the stage of it being refered to the IT team to sort things out).

For how to make a complaint see: https://www.ovoenergy.com/feedback
I suggest using email so that you have a record of what you ask and what the replies are.

I said, Hey - Watts going on.
Newcomer
January 24, 2025

@Nukecad 

@Ben_OVO 

Hi well the latest is I emailed back re keeping my complaint open.

Email from OVO was another link to set my password which doesn’t work.

I then rang to speak to my complaints handler to say I wanted the complaint keeping open till the issue was solved meaning I could log into my account.

She agreed to that.

She then said did the link to set the password not work🤦‍♀️.

Told her I’ve tried that several times and it doesn’t.

She then said she will call me next Thursday to see if I can log in 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

Straight after our conversation I got an email for me to fill in a questionnaire on how well my complaint has been handled. As you can imagine I’ve not filled this in.

Hopefully one day this will get sorted, been weeks now 🤞🤞.

 

Emmanuelle_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
January 27, 2025

Keep us posted ​@Twinnies. Sorry you’ve had such a frustrating experience. 

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Newcomer
January 27, 2025

@Emmanuelle_OVO 

I know it’s very frustrating. Will keep you updated.

Newcomer
January 27, 2025

@Emmanuelle_OVO

This is the latest. 

I've tried all these suggestions and it doesn't work as I've told them before. This is so frustrating 😬😬. Will it ever get sorted? 

 

Emmanuelle_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
January 28, 2025

How frustrating!!! What browser are you using ​@Twinnies

There are a few tips in the following topic:
 


Error Message?

 

If you’re having an issue resetting your password and are using the Outlook Live app we are aware this may cause an error message, if so, please switch to a browser version. 

 

If you’re not able to access the password reset screen by clicking on the ‘Reset My Password’ button in the reset email, you can copy and paste the long reset link from the bottom of the email into the URL to get to the same destination.

 

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.

 

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