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Moving into a new property - how do I get access to the online account?

  • July 6, 2017
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Hi, I spoke to someone on the phone two days ago and set up a direct debit and chose a pay monthly option for my new home. I was told I would receive a confirmation email to set up my account online and review what I signed up but I still haven't got this and it's been two days. Please could you tell me when you will send the confirmation email so I can set up an account online? I want to do this before my direct debit comes out so I can check it's all accurate and give most up to date meter readings. Thank you

 

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Updated on 09/07/25 by Ben_OVO

 

Welcome to OVO and your new home!

 

Great that you’ve already found how to set-up an account with us, as we’re currently supplying the energy there. Even if you’re planning on switching suppliers you’ll need a temporary account created in order to cover the period before your switch. When we create your account we’ll check the date you moved in and the meter readings on this date and create you an account starting from this point. 

 

As you’ve already got this arranged during a call to our Support Team the next thing to look out for is your welcome email, this should arrive within an hour of signing up. As always best to check your junk folder in case it ends up there. If you’re still waiting, get in touch with the team who can double-check everything’s on track. Sometimes a sneaky typo in your email address can mean you haven’t received this email as expected. 

Once you’ve received the welcome email head on over to our login page or download the OVO app (available for Android or iOS). Then follow these steps:

 

  • On the login page click ‘set up account’
  • Enter your email address when prompted
  • You’ll be sent an email containing a link from which to set a new password
  • Once you’ve set your password, you’ll have access to the online account and app
  • Please note - whilst we’re in the process of getting your account set up, you may not have full access to all features of the account

 

We’ve got more advice on getting the most out of your online account and app in these guides:

 

 

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

 

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

 

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July 7, 2017

Updated on 09/07/25 by Ben_OVO

 

Welcome to OVO and your new home!

 

Great that you’ve already found how to set-up an account with us, as we’re currently supplying the energy there. Even if you’re planning on switching suppliers you’ll need a temporary account created in order to cover the period before your switch. When we create your account we’ll check the date you moved in and the meter readings on this date and create you an account starting from this point. 

 

As you’ve already got this arranged during a call to our Support Team the next thing to look out for is your welcome email, this should arrive within an hour of signing up. As always best to check your junk folder in case it ends up there. If you’re still waiting, get in touch with the team who can double-check everything’s on track. Sometimes a sneaky typo in your email address can mean you haven’t received this email as expected. 

Once you’ve received the welcome email head on over to our login page or download the OVO app (available for Android or iOS). Then follow these steps:

 

  • On the login page click ‘set up account’
  • Enter your email address when prompted
  • You’ll be sent an email containing a link from which to set a new password
  • Once you’ve set your password, you’ll have access to the online account and app
  • Please note - whilst we’re in the process of getting your account set up, you may not have full access to all features of the account

 

We’ve got more advice on getting the most out of your online account and app in these guides:

 

 

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

 

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

 

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jhsphx
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April 1, 2023

I’m the new tenant in the flat, and I’m trying to create an account for the account number of the old tenant but it won’t let me. I’m conscious that I’m now 2 months in arrears. 

M.isterW
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M.isterW
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April 1, 2023

You need to set up a completely new account. This page tells you what to do.

 

https://www.ovoenergy.com/moving-home

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BPLightlogSuper User
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April 1, 2023

A good guide here @jhsphx 

 

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gon
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April 2, 2023

i have the same problem and this for ovo is not new. i have read this problem was just 2 years ago and still now you have the same problem. call your IT to fix this issues because is something stressful and yesterday i was for more than 2 hours to the comp and the message was you are the first please wait but no one have talk more with me. 👿 

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    martakolt
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    April 9, 2023

    I have exactly this same problem. I am a new tenant. I register my email and got email from ovo to set up account online, I click on that link provide my details, but they are also requesting from me account number, which obviously I don’t have as I am new and it doesn’t let me go through registration without this number, so it is impossible for a new tenant to set up an account. 

    So how I am suppose to do it, if the ovo web doesn’t let you do it?  And please do not tell me to call customer service as I have bad anxiety with making phone calls and I will not do it. 

    Is there a chat option ?

    Thanks

    Blastoise186
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    Blastoise186Super User
    Super User
    April 9, 2023

    You need to set up an account via https://switch.ovoenergy.com first. Only after that can you set up an online account

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      M.isterW
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      M.isterW
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      April 9, 2023

      Have you been through the process of setting up a new account?

      https://switch.ovoenergy.com/

       

      There is a chat option on the website but it's only available at certain hours.

      https://www.ovoenergy.com/help/how-do-i-get-in-contact

       

       

       

       

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        martakolt
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        April 9, 2023

        Thank you, I was doing it differently, now I use the link you guys provided, I filled all answers and on the end it says ‘OOps there is a problem…… try it later”

        This link you provided is to do a switch, but I did not have electricity on my name yet, so this is my first time. Can it be the issue? 

        Emmanuelle_OVO
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        Emmanuelle_OVO
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        April 11, 2023

        Hey@martakolt,

         

        Sorry for the issues you’re having, 

         

        The links Community Members@M.isterW and@Blastoise186 have provided are the correct links. If you are having an issue please call Support on 0330 303 5063 and they can set up your new account over the phone. 

         

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